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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1974 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day is Warren's successor sworn in?
(a) June 23.
(b) June 20.
(c) July 23.
(d) July 20.

2. As chief justice, Burger was in charge of what building?
(a) The Appellate Court building.
(b) The judicial buildings in DC.
(c) The Courts building.
(d) The Supreme Court building.

3. In Charlotte, North Carolina, what is the name of the judge who orders desegregation in Mecklenberg County?
(a) Judas McAdams.
(b) James McMillan.
(c) Justin McLawson.
(d) Jorge McDawling.

4. On what date are the oral arguments heard on the Watergate tapes?
(a) July 15.
(b) July 8.
(c) July 10.
(d) July 29.

5. Who writes the decision in Cohen v. California?
(a) Black.
(b) Harlan.
(c) Burger.
(d) Douglas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

2. What is the first reverse discrimination case the Court hears?

3. The Charlotte case is appealed to the Supreme Court as _________ v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.

4. If there were to be an impeachment trial of President Nixon, who would preside?

5. What is the vote, for and against, in the Keyes case?

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