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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does each side normally get during oral arguments?
(a) As long as they want.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 60 minutes.

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

3. 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?
(a) None.
(b) About half.
(c) Seven or eight.
(d) Three or four.

4. 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?
(a) Rule 68.
(b) Rule 8.
(c) Rule 58.
(d) Rule 48.

5. What change does Berger make to the actual bench the justices sat at?
(a) He makes it straighter.
(b) He changes the wood.
(c) He curves it.
(d) He raises it higher.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Petitions from people who can't afford an attorney or the filing fees are called what?

4. Following the oral arguments in a case, the justices hold a conference called what?

5. How long can the decision process take for the justices?

(see the answer key)

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