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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Law (The Law and the Constitution and Lawyers, Judges, and the Practice of Law).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ginsburg think about Criticism of the courts, and similarly criticism of other branches of government?
(a) It should be silenced.
(b) It should not take place.
(c) It should not be resented.
(d) It should be ignored.

2. Why does Ginsburg believe Supreme court judges are infallible?
(a) Because Supreme court judges are appointed for life.
(b) Because Supreme court judges completely understand the law.
(c) Because Supreme court judges have short appointments.
(d) Because Supreme court judges are intelligent.

3. One of Ginsburg’s professors, Robert E. Cushman, called to his students’ attention the injustices of what organization?
(a) The Anti-Communism Committee.
(b) The McCarthy Club.
(c) The House Un-American Activities Committee.
(d) The Sierra Club.

4. In addition to graduating with honors, of what prestigious organization was Ginsburg a member?
(a) Phi Beta Kappa.
(b) National Honors Society.
(c) Golden Key.
(d) Alpha Phi.

5. Ginsburg only became engaged with the women’s rights movement at what time?
(a) When she was a student at Columbia.
(b) When she became a member of the Supreme Court.
(c) When she was a professor.
(d) When she lost her first civil rights case.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, even when she is writing a dissent, Ginsburg’s words can be what?

2. From where does the Supreme Court’s power come?

3. For what does Justice Ginsburg consistently call?

4. What does Ginsburg believe Thomas Jefferson would do regarding how the idea of equality has expanded over the decades?

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

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