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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Texas.
(d) Mississippi.

2. 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?
(a) Three or four.
(b) About half.
(c) None.
(d) Seven or eight.

3. In July 1973, which court issues an injunction to halt the bombing of Cambodia by the US?
(a) Maryland District Court.
(b) Washington DC District Court.
(c) California District Court.
(d) New York District Court.

4. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?
(a) The attorney general.
(b) The House of Representatives.
(c) The Senate.
(d) Congress.

5. What is the famous case about abortion that the Supreme Court hears?
(a) Michaels v. Fulton.
(b) Anderson v. Cooper.
(c) Roe v. Wade.
(d) Doe v. Bolton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burger tries to squeeze in a lunch with the clerks how often?

2. What 1973 case involves busing in Detroit?

3. Burger keeps track of the justices workload on what?

4. In 1971, what is Black convinced he was dying of?

5. Which justice writes the opinion in Hamling v. US?

(see the answer key)

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