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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Douglas notices there is a majority of five that support what position in the Charlotte case?
(a) McMillan order.
(b) Desegregation without interference.
(c) Burger's position.
(d) Busing.

2. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?
(a) Madison Tarley.
(b) Matthew Renwald.
(c) George Termius.
(d) Burton Marks.

3. What is the famous case about abortion that the Supreme Court hears?
(a) Michaels v. Fulton.
(b) Roe v. Wade.
(c) Anderson v. Cooper.
(d) Doe v. Bolton.

4. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?
(a) Texas.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Georgia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?

2. The arguments in the three busing cases are heard in what month?

3. When the court agrees to hear a case it is known as granting what?

4. How long can the decision process take for the justices?

5. How many justices write the majority opinion?

(see the answer key)

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