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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
(a) The president.
(b) The attorney general.
(c) The senate.
(d) Congress.

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

3. Petitions from people who can't afford an attorney or the filing fees are called what?
(a) Informational petitions.
(b) Informational pauper petitions.
(c) Informa pauperis petitions.
(d) Informal petitions.

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

5. In Charlotte, North Carolina, what is the name of the judge who orders desegregation in Mecklenberg County?
(a) Judas McAdams.
(b) Justin McLawson.
(c) James McMillan.
(d) Jorge McDawling.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many judges sign onto the eventual decision in the Charlotte case?

2. What room does Berger want to take as his office?

3. Douglas notices there is a majority of five that support what position in the Charlotte case?

4. Cohen v. California concerns what amendement?

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

(see the answer key)

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