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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When the court agrees to hear a case it is known as granting what?
(a) Argument.
(b) Briefing.
(c) Hearing.
(d) Cert.

4. On May 19, President Nixon has what agency begin a background check on a future justice?
(a) CIA.
(b) FBI.
(c) Attorney General.
(d) NSA.

5. Gerald R. Ford leads an impeachment attempt against whom?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Bivens.
(c) Rosenberg.
(d) Douglas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Black joins the Court as an associate justice in what year?

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

4. How many justices write the majority opinion?

5. How many justices must agree to hear a case before the case can be heard?

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