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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. Why does Ginsburg believe the law exists?
(a) To govern society.
(b) To restrict society.
(c) To teach society.
(d) To control society.

2. What word is never used in the Constitution but is a burning problem?
(a) Illegal aliens.
(b) Homosexuality.
(c) Feminism.
(d) Slavery.

3. Why does segregation in many schools still exist?
(a) Geographical boundaries left over from segregation still remain.
(b) Many families are happy with the segregated schools their children attend.
(c) Many small towns still support segregation, but in a quiet way so as to not catch the attention of the federal government.
(d) The law has not completely changed for educational institutions.

4. What does Ginsburg see as the principal mission of the Supreme Court?
(a) To interpret the Constitution the exact same way the Founding Fathers did.
(b) To provide multiple interpretations of the law.
(c) To keep the law of the United States more or less uniform.
(d) To preside over the lower judges.

5. How does Ginsburg say we can fight darkness and inhumanity?
(a) By taking shelter in the security of our own nation.
(b) By joining hands with others of like mind.
(c) By closing the US borders.
(d) By using U.S. military might to fight our foes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ginsburg only became engaged with the women’s rights movement at what time?

2. To what is a judge bound regarding court cases?

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

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

5. Every modern human rights document has what statement?

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