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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1973 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the attorney who represents the petitioner before the court in the Texas abortion case?
(a) Sarah Weddington.
(b) Mary Madison.
(c) Sandra O'Conner.
(d) Ruth Gillers.

2. Who disqualifies himself from the Watergate tapes case?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Powell.
(c) Rehnquist.
(d) Brennan.

3. How many justices write the majority opinion?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. The famous case on school segregation is called __________ vs. Board of Education.
(a) Turner.
(b) Brown.
(c) Marks.
(d) Bowing.

5. After the firing of Archibald Cox, who does President Nixon turn the tapes over to?
(a) Judge Sirica.
(b) Judge Marshman.
(c) Judge Rantlet.
(d) Judge Viviani.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes the majority opinion in San Antonio v. Rodriguez?

2. When the Charlotte case is remanded to the lower court, how many days of hearings are held?

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

4. In Almeida-Sanchez v. US, what amendment is involved?

5. Who has to negotiate every paragraph of the Charlotte opinion with Burger?

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