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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is covered in the issue of federalism?
(a) Republicans vs. Democrats.
(b) The Federal government budget.
(c) State's rights vs. the Federal government.
(d) Internal Revenue System policies.

2. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) It exceeds the page count limit.
(b) It is handwritten.
(c) It is on audio tape.
(d) It is sent via email.

3. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.
(a) Uneducated.
(b) Shifty.
(c) Immoral.
(d) Lazy.

4. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?
(a) He had pneumonia.
(b) He had A-typical tuberculosis.
(c) He had gallbladder surgery.
(d) He was in a car accident.

5. Who is the central person in GIDEON'S TRUMPET?
(a) James Hall Gideon.
(b) Earl Thomas Ray.
(c) Clarence James Thomas.
(d) Clarence Earl Gideon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?

2. What does Gideon say about the prison facilities for filing court documents?

3. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?

4. Who writes a legal brief in support of Gideon after Walter Mondale's letter is circulated?

5. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

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