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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 sworn in?
(a) June 23.
(b) June 20.
(c) July 23.
(d) July 20.

2. Where do Warren and his clerks spend Saturdays?
(a) At work.
(b) At the chief justice's home.
(c) At the University Club.
(d) At the Press Club.

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?
(a) Eleven years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Thirteen years.
(d) Ten years.

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

5. How many more clerks does Berger originally want to hire?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Blackmun finally makes it through all the cert petitions that are waiting his arrival on the Court, how many does he agree to grant cert for?

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?

3. The United States Supreme Court belongs to which branch of government?

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

5. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?

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