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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

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) 30.
(b) 60.
(c) 90.
(d) 15.

2. How old is Gideon?
(a) 27.
(b) 51.
(c) 45.
(d) 39.

3. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.
(a) First.
(b) Tenth.
(c) Fourteenth.
(d) Fifth.

4. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 8.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

5. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.
(a) Law clerks.
(b) Interns.
(c) Personal assistant.
(d) Legal secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

2. An attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case gets money for ________________.

3. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?

4. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?

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

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