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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Civil Liberties: Free to Be You and Me (American Rights and Values and Equal Justice Under the Law).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ginsburg think of most of her dissents?
(a) They were not necessary.
(b) They are of little importance.
(c) They will be the law someday.
(d) Others will never agree with her.

2. What plan does Ginsburg say may hasten the closing of the divide between various races in the U.S.?
(a) Affirmative Action.
(b) Black Lives Matter.
(c) The Civil Rights Movement.
(d) The Me Too Movement.

3. According to Ginsburg, when did our Constitution get perfected in regard to equality?
(a) After World War I.
(b) After the Civil War.
(c) After the War of 1812.
(d) After the Vietnam War.

4. Any human rights guarantee that is phrased in grand, general terms is vulnerable to what campaign?
(a) A contest marketing campaign.
(b) A canvassing campaign.
(c) A rebranding campaign.
(d) A scare campaign.

5. What is the problem with the wording, "Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex”?
(a) It does not include all people.
(b) People can distort its meaning.
(c) It is prejudice.
(d) People will eagerly break this law.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ginsburg, if one is to be a lawyer and just practice one's profession, one is very much like what other field?

2. In addition to graduating with honors, of what prestigious organization was Ginsburg a member?

3. The Supreme Court, unlike the political branches of government, is what kind of institution?

4. What is Ginsburg craft, according to her?

5. Why should the courts stay out of the business of evaluating the merits of religious groups?

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