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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?
(a) His house.
(b) His mind.
(c) His job.
(d) Custody of his children.

2. As a general rule, the Justices' decisions follow ______________ of what's most important in the judicial system.
(a) Their own ideas.
(b) The President's ideas.
(c) The Constitution's ideals.
(d) The Attorney General's ideas.

3. Which of the following does the Fourteenth Amendment address?
(a) Property.
(b) All of these.
(c) Life.
(d) Liberty.

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

5. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?
(a) A copy of the request and any response.
(b) A copy of the trial brief.
(c) A copy of the trial transcript.
(d) A copy of the opposing response.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?

2. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?

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

4. Which state files its own brief in support of the principles of Gideon's case?

5. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?

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