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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.
2. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?
(a) If Cook had a grudge against Gideon.
(b) Why Cook was on the street at that time of the morning.
(c) If Cook had an arrest record.
(d) If Cook had a job.
3. What is the question the Justices say is before them when deciding to hear Gideon's case?
(a) Should this Court's holding in Betts vs. Brady, 316 U.S. 455, be reconsiderd?
(b) Why should the U.S. Supreme Court have to get involved with a petty larceny case?
(c) Are we not bound to provide legal justice for all men in this country?
(d) How many more men like Clarence Earl Gideon are sitting in America's prisons?
4. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) He has a right to question the jury.
(b) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.
(c) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.
(d) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.
5. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.
(a) Hotel accommodations during its service.
(b) Any instructions for determining guilt.
(c) Meals during its service.
(d) Stipends for its service.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?
2. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?
3. What would happen to the appeals process if Gideon's appeal is approved?
4. The Supreme Court is bound not so much by laws as by the trends and ____________ of the Justices who serve.
5. What legislation gives the Supreme Court Justices the freedom to decide which cases they will hear?
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