Exam Prep Tips for Justice Course

<p>Marcellus Williams' case (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impact of systemic biases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Execution of individuals with intellectual disabilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deterrence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overcrowding in public schools (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Punishment severity must match the crime committed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discriminatory plea deals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interconnected nature of social categorizations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opportunities for certain racial groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Furman v. Georgia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Created a bifurcated trial system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metaracism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical and structural inequalities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding discomfort (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gain access to better educational opportunities for her children (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Five years in prison and two years probation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educational inequity and systemic challenges in marginalized communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The death penalty's application was deemed arbitrary and unconstitutional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Core constitutional protections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeking a safer environment for her children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legality of capital punishment for minors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After-school programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shaken baby syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to a misunderstanding of his emotional response. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forensic understanding constantly evolves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promote international relations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DC v. Heller (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public safety vs. individual rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>US v. Rahimi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All individuals with autism have similar responses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The possibility of wrongful conviction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It raises ethical and moral questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>22.4 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthony Ray Hinton Case (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential for executing innocent people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alabama (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its reliability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marcellus Williams Case (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prior criminal records (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prison chaplain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>95 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Witnessing and documenting executions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Witnessing the emotional impact of executions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He documented the process and consequences of executions as a chaplain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reviewing key Supreme Court cases related to capital punishment and gun rights.

Hidden patterns of injustice within a system.

Examining moral principles affecting legal processes.

Supreme Court cases about the death penalty, like Furman v. Georgia.

Look for recurring themes connecting topics.

Review course materials, like readings and presentations.

Importance of engaging with differing viewpoints.

Identifying ways to enhance legal processes.

Disagreement is a difference in opinion, while conflict is a clash of opposing viewpoints that can lead to tension or hostility.

Guidelines for respectful and productive conversations, including embracing discomfort, taking risks, staying engaged, active listening, and accepting non-closure.

The interconnected nature of social categories (race, gender, class) leading to overlapping systems of discrimination.

Differences in outcomes between racial groups due to historical and systemic inequalities.

The impact of economic and social position on opportunities and life outcomes.

Subtle and widespread racial prejudice operating within larger societal structures.

The death penalty affects those directly involved, including spiritual advisors, families, witnesses, and the execution team.

A temporary halt to the execution of death sentences, even if the death penalty is legal in a state.

A major argument against the death penalty, highlighting the risk of executing an innocent person.

Unequal impact of the death penalty on different socioeconomic groups, often affecting marginalized communities disproportionately.

A high-profile case demonstrating potential for wrongful conviction in capital punishment, where DeLuna was executed despite maintaining his innocence.

The DeLuna case highlights concerns about the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness accounts in criminal justice.

A case where Williams spent 23 years on death row, highlighting the long-term consequences and potential for wrongful conviction.

A case highlighting systemic failures in the justice system, with Hinton spending 30 years on death row before being exonerated.

A case involving a controversial shaken baby syndrome conviction, raising questions about the reliability of medical evidence and potential biases.

The Hinton case reveals flaws within the justice system, such as racial disparities and potential biases.

The need for ongoing legal efforts to ensure fair justice and protect individuals from wrongful convictions.

Punishment as a form of societal justice, where the severity of punishment aligns with the severity of the crime.

The opportunity for offenders to change their behavior and become productive members of society.

Using punishment to prevent future criminal behavior by making the consequences of crime undesirable.

The principle that punishment should be proportionate to the gravity of the crime.

The significant increase in the number of people imprisoned, particularly in the United States.

Roberson's autism affected his emotional response to his daughter's death, leading to his actions being misinterpreted by investigators.

A forensic diagnosis that was initially used to convict Roberson, but has been largely discredited due to lack of scientific evidence.

The Second Amendment of the US Constitution aims to protect the right to bear arms for various reasons, including repelling invasions, supporting militia, and self-defense.

A complex ongoing debate in society that involves balancing the right to own firearms with the need for public safety in the face of gun violence.

A landmark Supreme Court case (2008) that recognized an individual's right to own firearms for self-defense in the home.

A Supreme Court case (2010) that extended the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms to state and local governments.

A recent Supreme Court case (2022) that broadened the right to carry concealed handguns in public for self-defense.

A case (2024) that addresses restrictions on gun ownership for individuals convicted of domestic violence.

A case where a mother was charged with crimes for sending her children to a better school outside their assigned district.

Sending children to a school outside their assigned district, often to access better educational resources.

Protection against excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

A landmark case that established the 8th Amendment's protection against cruel and unusual punishment extends to non-capital cases.

A Supreme Court case that declared the death penalty unconstitutional due to its arbitrary application.

Reinstated capital punishment with procedural reforms to address the concerns raised by Furman v. Georgia.

Ruled that executing minors is unconstitutional, violating the 8th Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

Prohibited the execution of intellectually disabled individuals, recognizing their vulnerability and lessened culpability.

A prison chaplain provides spiritual guidance and support to inmates, often witnessing and documenting executions.

A prison chaplain who served at a prison and witnessed 95 executions, documenting his experiences.

Reverend Carroll Pickett kept a record of the executions he witnessed, providing insights into the process and impact on those involved.

Executions have a profound impact on not only the condemned but also witnesses, the execution team, and families involved.

The perspective of a prison chaplain offers a unique insight into the realities of capital punishment and the human cost of executions.