View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?
(a) The House of Representatives.
(b) The Senate.
(c) Congress.
(d) The attorney general.

2. How many clerks does Chief Justice Earl Warren have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

3. Black and Burger feel that desegregation can be achieved without ________.
(a) Quotas.
(b) Rules.
(c) Ratios.
(d) Busing.

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

5. Who first publishs the Pentagon Papers?
(a) Chicago Sun Times.
(b) Associated Press.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Washington Post.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Berger hires how many more clerks?

3. Who is the Inc. Fund attorney in the Charlotte case?

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

5. On what day is Warren's successor sworn in?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 169 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample