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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 other state (not Texas) who has an abortion case come before the Court in 1971?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Arizona.

2. How many pages is Hugo Black's opinion that does not overturn the lower court's decision on racial segregation?
(a) Seven pages.
(b) Ten pages.
(c) Five pages.
(d) Nine pages.

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

4. In what month does the ACLU appeal the Court of Appeals decision to lift the injunction to the Supreme Court
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) July.
(d) October.

5. What is the first reverse discrimination case the Court hears?
(a) DeLumier v. Oslow.
(b) DeFunis v. Odegaard.
(c) DeTurnerfurd v. Odewallan.
(d) DeRunner v. Osgood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jaworski asks for a special review by the court in the Watergate tapes case. What is the name of this type of review?

2. After the firing of Archibald Cox, who does President Nixon turn the tapes over to?

3. The tentative vote on the death penalty cases in the 1971 term is held on what day?

4. Blackmun had been general counsel at what location when he was in private practice?

5. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?

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