Use the cases of Gideon v. Wainwright (formerly Gideon v. Cochran) and Betts v. Brady to illustrate how the Court selects cases, how evidence is presented to the Court, and what types of evidence are considered. Also, explain the role of stare decisis, the doctrine of political questions, and the pros and cons of judicial activism. Based upon your analysis is of these issues, was the Court correct in hearing Gideon's case? Why or why not?