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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.
(a) Verdict.
(b) Opening and closing arguments.
(c) Witness statements.
(d) Judge's ruling.

3. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Denver, Colorado.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Orlando, Florida.

4. The Supreme Court had ruled that a person is not criminally responsible for his actions if he ______________________.
(a) Had a hard childhood.
(b) Suffers a mental disease.
(c) Is going through a divorce.
(d) Was taking certain medications.

5. What is one caveat for a person who brings a petition before the Supreme Court?
(a) He must have money for an attorney.
(b) He must be illiterate.
(c) He must be indigent.
(d) He must have been hurt by a legal action.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

2. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?

3. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?

4. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.

5. What sentence did Gideon receive in his first trial?

(see the answer key)

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