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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Betts vs. Brady case in 1942, in what state did Smith Betts live?
(a) Montana.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Maryland,

2. For how long are Supreme Court Justices on the bench?
(a) Ten year terms.
(b) Two year terms.
(c) Lifetime terms.
(d) Four year terms.

3. What is the main reason a defendant does not have an attorney?
(a) He doesn't understand the gravity of his situation.
(b) He thinks he can do fine on his own.
(c) He cannot afford one.
(d) He is tried before he knows what is going on.

4. What did State Judge Walter V. Schaefer of the Illin.ois Court of Illinois assert as a citizen's greatest right?
(a) The right to bear arms.
(b) The right to an attorney.
(c) The right of free speech.
(d) The right to practice religion.

5. What type of payment do most appointed attorneys get?
(a) Nothing.
(b) An hourly fee.
(c) A retainer.
(d) A set fee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Jacob about appearing in the Supreme Court?

2. Lawyers appearing before the Supreme Court should not be overconfident or ______________.

3. One of the Justices asks Jacob if he believes all the prisoners currently jailed without benefit of an attorney are __________________.

4. Which of the following does the Fourteenth Amendment address?

5. Why did Jacob only have evenings and weekends to devote to the states' case against Gideon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast the legal resources for Jacob representing states' rights and Fortas representing just one man.

2. What is State Judge Walter V. Schaefer's reasoning on why the right to an attorney is greater than all other rights?

3. What flaw does Fortas present in determining decisions on a case-by-case basis?

4. What is Justice Black's statement about Betts when he offers the Supreme Court opinion?

5. What is the impact of the Gideon ruling regarding getting support for attorneys who are appointed to criminal cases?

6. Before hearing Gideon's case, what are the Justices aware of regarding many of the cases they hear?

7. What is the author's reply to those who may question whether a case like Gideon's should be managed through legislation or allowed to proceed to the Supreme Court?

8. What major points stem from revising the method of assigning attorneys who are not compensated?

9. What is the next step after the Supreme Court rules in Gideon's favor?

10. What could be the reason that the Supreme Court Justices selected Fortas to represent Gideon?

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