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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burger does not want to be compared to which former Justice?
(a) Madison.
(b) Warren.
(c) Marbury.
(d) Roman.

2. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?
(a) Fortas.
(b) Williams.
(c) Goodman.
(d) Marshall.

3. When the Charlotte case is remanded to the lower court, how many days of hearings are held?
(a) Seven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

4. On what day does Burger hold a news conference in his chambers to explain why the court did not hold a special summer session to address the busing issue?
(a) July 31.
(b) September 30.
(c) June 30.
(d) August 31.

5. Black incorporates a list of permissible actions a judge can take to deal with unruly behavior in what decision?
(a) The Turmond case.
(b) The Allen case.
(c) The Rutherford case.
(d) The Marshall case.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Blackmun finally makes it through all the cert petitions that are waiting his arrival on the Court, how many does he agree to grant cert for?

2. How many justices must agree to hear a case before the case can be heard?

3. Douglas notices there is a majority of five that support what position in the Charlotte case?

4. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

5. On what day does Burger circulate his draft opinion in the Charlotte case?

(see the answer key)

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