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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Blackmun spend the summer of 1972?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Maryland.

3. Black joins the Court as an associate justice in what year?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1937.

4. Written arguments from both sides of the case are also called what?
(a) Arguments.
(b) Briefs.
(c) Papers.
(d) Memoranda.

5. How many justices must agree to hear a case before the case can be heard?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many more clerks does Berger originally want to hire?

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

3. Berger hires how many more clerks?

4. Warren delegates the writing of his opinion to whom?

5. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?

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