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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Law (The Supreme Court and Women and the Law).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who have benefited enormously from Ginsburg’s work?
(a) Men.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Both men and women.

2. What does Ginsburg believe was the founding fathers’ true purpose?
(a) To create and perpetuate the belief that men are stronger and more capable than women.
(b) To create and maintain a society where all citizens have equal stature before the law.
(c) To conquer the entire Western Hemisphere.
(d) To continue the belief that white men reign supreme.

3. What was the breakthrough on the United States Supreme Court?
(a) The retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
(b) The appointment of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
(c) The appointment of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
(d) The appointment of Justice Florence Allen.

4. What does Ginsburg believe Thomas Jefferson would do regarding how the idea of equality has expanded over the decades?
(a) He would mock it.
(b) He would argue against it.
(c) He would not know what to think about it.
(d) He would applaud it.

5. Who was Ginsburg’s biggest booster?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Ginsburg begin the Women’s Rights Project?

2. Who did the Founding Father believe bestowed human rights?

3. Who recognized Ginsburg’s keen sense of justice when he appointed her to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit?

4. What does Ginsburg say is the benefit of having judges with diverse backgrounds and experiences?

5. How does Ginsburg feel about women arguing every kind of case that comes before the court?

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