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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Fortas.
(c) Williams.
(d) Goodman.

2. Warren delegates the writing of his opinion to whom?
(a) His clerks.
(b) His interns.
(c) His subordinate judges.
(d) His secretary.

3. Which amendment requires a search warrant?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Second.

4. As chief justice, Burger was in charge of what building?
(a) The judicial buildings in DC.
(b) The Appellate Court building.
(c) The Supreme Court building.
(d) The Courts building.

5. On what day is Warren's successor offered the position?
(a) May 21.
(b) May 17.
(c) May 19.
(d) May 23.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the man who requests a secret session with the court regarding the Pentagon Papers?

3. Who did Chief Justice Earl Warren believe would be his replacement?

4. Who is the attorney for Inc. Fund when they bring the school case before the Court?

5. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.

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