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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?
(a) 90.
(b) 15.
(c) 30.
(d) 60.

2. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?
(a) Orlando, Florida.
(b) Venice, Florida.
(c) Hollywood, Florida.
(d) Panama City, Florida.

3. Who, other than the Justices, are included in behind closed door sessions when they consider which cases to hear?
(a) Ten Law Clerks.
(b) The U.S. Attorney General.
(c) No one.
(d) One legal secretary.

4. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) 8.
(b) 18.
(c) 12.
(d) 20.

5. Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?
(a) Boston.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a general rule, the Justices' decisions follow ______________ of what's most important in the judicial system.

2. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?

3. Federal law _____________ state law.

4. What is covered in the issue of federalism?

5. A famous line in Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court reads: "It makes no difference how old I am or what color I am or __________________________."

(see the answer key)

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