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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1974 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?
(a) His wife's drug habit.
(b) His wife's drinking problem.
(c) His drinking problem.
(d) His mistress problem.

2. 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 48.
(b) Rule 8.
(c) Rule 68.
(d) Rule 58.

3. What is the name of the man who requests a secret session with the court regarding the Pentagon Papers?
(a) Frost.
(b) James.
(c) Walters.
(d) Griswold.

4. When does the court's term begin?
(a) June.
(b) July.
(c) August.
(d) October.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Justice concludes that federal judges can order whatever remedy they feel is required by the situation?

2. Who writes the Saxbe opinion?

3. Gerald R. Ford leads an impeachment attempt against whom?

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

5. Marshall views the dealth penalty as what?

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