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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1970 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the attorney for Inc. Fund when they bring the school case before the Court?
(a) Jordan Mitchell.
(b) Jack Greenbery.
(c) Regan Lewis.
(d) Clark Emch.

2. Which Justice concludes that federal judges can order whatever remedy they feel is required by the situation?
(a) Stewart.
(b) Harlan.
(c) Black.
(d) Burger.

3. The publication of the Pentagon Papers is enjoined by the federal courts on what grounds?
(a) Harmful content.
(b) National security.
(c) Prior restraint.
(d) Illicit content.

4. Burger keeps track of the justices workload on what?
(a) A large sheet of butcher paper.
(b) A chalkboard.
(c) A legal pad.
(d) A computer program.

5. How many clerks does Chief Justice Earl Warren have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?

2. How long can the decision process take for the justices?

3. Burger does not want to be compared to which former Justice?

4. Written arguments from both sides of the case are also called what?

5. Who first publishs the Pentagon Papers?

(see the answer key)

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