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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1970 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days are there between the first publication of the Pentagon Papers and the hearing in the court?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

2. The United States Supreme Court belongs to which branch of government?
(a) Executive.
(b) Judiciary.
(c) Congress.
(d) Legislative.

3. What court decides the Mapp v. Ohio case?
(a) The Harlan Court.
(b) The Burger Court.
(c) The Maddison Court.
(d) The Warren Court.

4. On what day does Burger hold a news conference in his chambers to explain why the court did not hold a special summer session to address the busing issue?
(a) August 31.
(b) June 30.
(c) July 31.
(d) September 30.

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?
(a) Rule 58.
(b) Rule 68.
(c) Rule 8.
(d) Rule 48.

Short Answer Questions

1. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?

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

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

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

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

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