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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The United States Supreme Court belongs to which branch of government?
(a) Legislative.
(b) Congress.
(c) Executive.
(d) Judiciary.

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

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

5. Berger hires how many more clerks?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year does Chief Justice Earl Warren retire from the Court?

3. The Utah Public Service Commission v. El Paso Natural Gas Co. is a case that has been bouncing around the courts for how many years?

4. How many more clerks does Berger originally want to hire?

5. The famous case on school segregation is called __________ vs. Board of Education.

(see the answer key)

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