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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1969 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chief justice gets to assign opinion-writing duties under what conditions?
(a) When the chief justice wants to assign them.
(b) When the oldest justice is in the minority.
(c) When the chief justice is the senior justice.
(d) When the chief justice is in the majority.

2. 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 mistress problem.
(d) His drinking problem.

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

4. How many justices must agree to hear a case before the case can be heard?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

5. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?
(a) Williams.
(b) Fortas.
(c) Marshall.
(d) Goodman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Written arguments from both sides of the case are also called what?

2. Berger hires how many more clerks?

3. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?

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

5. Who did Chief Justice Earl Warren believe would be his replacement?

(see the answer key)

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