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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Denver judge who orders busing in the Keyes case?
(a) James Patterson.
(b) Johnathan Regallias.
(c) Harry Thurmond.
(d) William Doyle.

2. What state does San Antonio v. Rodriguez come from?
(a) California.
(b) Texas.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Arizona.

3. Who writes the dissent in San Antonio v. Rodriguez?
(a) Rehnquist.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Blackmun.
(d) Burger.

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

5. How many more clerks does Berger originally want to hire?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Charlotte case is remanded to the lower court, how many days of hearings are held?

2. The tentative vote on the death penalty cases in the 1971 term is held on what day?

3. In the Keyes case, what is the name of the local area where the case comes from?

4. Frontiero v. Richardson involves what issue?

5. How many pages is Hugo Black's opinion that does not overturn the lower court's decision on racial segregation?

(see the answer key)

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