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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. What is the case in which the the opinion indicates that federal defendants should always have the right to an attorney?
(a) Jackman vs. Zerbst.
(b) Jackson vs. Zolta.
(c) Johnson vs. Zerbst.
(d) Johnson vs. Johnson.

2. Why does the right to an attorney issue become even greater on the state level?
(a) The states resist the change.
(b) There are more intellectually challenged defendants.
(c) There are more indigent defendants.
(d) There are judges who want to rule on a case-by-case basis.

3. What is the name of another case in Florida that is similar to Gideon's regarding right to an attorney?
(a) Carnley vs. Cochran.
(b) Cromwell vs. Cooley.
(c) Cronin vs. Cochran.
(d) Carney vs. Collins.

4. Which of the following do the Supreme Court Justices have?
(a) Core ideals.
(b) Personalities.
(c) All of these.
(d) Individual ideas.

5. How might Gideon have known about the Carnley vs. Cochran case?
(a) Law books.
(b) Radio.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) TV.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which organization submits a brief in support of Gideon's petition?

2. George Mantz of ____________ admits that his state's courts could soon follow the trend to appoint attorneys in all cases.

3. What is the next issue following the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon's favor?

4. The Justice makes the point that all the prisoners currently jailed without counsel were entitled to an attorney ________________________.

5. What do some people at the state level want to see implemented?

Short Essay Questions

1. What embarrassing statement does Jacob make in dialogue regarding Gideon representing someone else in court?

2. What is the premise of the brief written by George D. Mentz of the Alabama Attorney General's office which supports Jacob's case?

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

4. What is the premise of the Betts vs. Brady case in 1942?

5. What form of support does Jacob get to help him defend the state position in the trial?

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

7. How could Gideon vs. Wainwright overthrow the Betts vs. Brady decision that was enacted just 20 years prior?

8. How do Fortas and Jacob differ in their perceptions of Supreme Court procedure?

9. What is Jacob's opinion on the retroactive element of any law which may evolve from Gideon's Supreme Court case?

10. What does Fortas believe would be the surest way to get assenting opinions from the Justices in Gideon's case?

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