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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Warren delegates the writing of his opinion to whom?
(a) His secretary.
(b) His subordinate judges.
(c) His interns.
(d) His clerks.

2. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.
(a) Per solitarium.
(b) Per curiam.
(c) Per justicium.
(d) Per informa.

3. On what day is Warren's successor offered the position?
(a) May 17.
(b) May 19.
(c) May 21.
(d) May 23.

4. On what day is Warren's successor sworn in?
(a) July 20.
(b) July 23.
(c) June 20.
(d) June 23.

5. Burger does not want to be compared to which former Justice?
(a) Roman.
(b) Warren.
(c) Madison.
(d) Marbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many justices write the majority opinion?

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

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

4. Burger keeps track of the justices workload on what?

5. When does the court's term begin?

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