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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1972 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Black and Burger feel that desegregation can be achieved without ________.
(a) Rules.
(b) Busing.
(c) Ratios.
(d) Quotas.

2. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?
(a) In writing.
(b) In person.
(c) By television.
(d) On the internet.

3. Which justice wants to write his own opinion in the Keyes case?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Burger.
(c) Powell.
(d) Douglas.

4. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.
(a) Per justicium.
(b) Per solitarium.
(c) Per curiam.
(d) Per informa.

5. Lloyd v. Tanner deals with the distribution of anti-war literature in what state?
(a) Colorado.
(b) California.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Utah.

Short Answer Questions

1. The United States Supreme Court belongs to which branch of government?

2. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?

3. The decision on the death penalty cases in the 1971 term is announced on what day?

4. What is the name of the Denver judge who orders busing in the Keyes case?

5. Who is appointed to Harlan's seat on the Court?

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