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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Utah Public Service Commission v. El Paso Natural Gas Co. is a case that has been bouncing around the courts for how many years?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Thirteen years.
(d) Eleven years.

2. One of Warren's last acts is to overturn a decision in what case?
(a) Adam Clayton Smith.
(b) Adam Clayton Wells.
(c) Adam Clayton Powell.
(d) Adam Clayton Drummond.

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

4. What is the issue in Phillips v. Martin Marietta?
(a) Illegal searches.
(b) Discrimination.
(c) Desegregation.
(d) Free speech.

5. Who is appointed to Black's seat on the Court?
(a) Dertain.
(b) Williams.
(c) Marshall.
(d) Powell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many judges sign onto the eventual decision in the Charlotte case?

3. On what day does Black resign from the Court?

4. What circuit court of appeals rules on the order in the Charlotte case?

5. Which rule requires that a rehearing can only be considered if it was brought up by one of the justices who had sat on the case?

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