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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. How old is the U.S. Constitution at the time Ginsburg mentions its age in a speech?
(a) Nearly 300 years old.
(b) Nearly 120 years old.
(c) Nearly 220 years old.
(d) Nearly 320 years old.

2. What makes judges unlike legislators?
(a) Judges have to give reasons for every decision they make.
(b) Judges have better reasoning skills.
(c) Judges have achieved higher levels of education.
(d) Judges are not chosen by the people.

3. 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.

4. When does Ginsburg say it is appropriate for the Supreme Court to step in?
(a) As soon as a case goes to trial.
(b) When good judges are of different minds on what is the right answer.
(c) When a defendant requests it.
(d) When no other suitable judges are available.

5. According to Ginsburg, what did the Founding Fathers think about human rights?
(a) Human rights were only for while males.
(b) Human rights were only for the educated.
(c) Human rights were subjective.
(d) Human rights were natural rights.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Ginsburg believe Supreme court judges are infallible?

4. What type of argument is very important, because it is the first time all nine justices are thinking about issues together?

5. According to Ginsburg, when did our Constitution get perfected in regard to equality?

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