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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brennan approaches the issue of abortion on the basis of what other right?
(a) Individuality.
(b) Confidentiality.
(c) Privacy.
(d) Free speech.

2. The tentative vote on the death penalty cases in the 1971 term is held on what day?
(a) January 21.
(b) January 18.
(c) January 13.
(d) January 29.

3. What movie is the movie-house operater convicted for showing in Jenkins v. Georgia?
(a) Carnal Knowledge.
(b) Carnal Loves.
(c) Carnal Abilities.
(d) Carnal Ages.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Black incorporates a list of permissible actions a judge can take to deal with unruly behavior in what decision?

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

3. As chief justice, Burger was in charge of what building?

4. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?

5. Who wrote the 1973 majority opinion on the Detroit busing case?

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