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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1970 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Burger keeps track of the justices workload on what?
(a) A large sheet of butcher paper.
(b) A legal pad.
(c) A chalkboard.
(d) A computer program.

3. How many pages is Hugo Black's opinion that does not overturn the lower court's decision on racial segregation?
(a) Ten pages.
(b) Five pages.
(c) Seven pages.
(d) Nine pages.

4. One of Warren's last acts is to overturn a decision in what case?
(a) Adam Clayton Wells.
(b) Adam Clayton Powell.
(c) Adam Clayton Smith.
(d) Adam Clayton Drummond.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many justices write the majority opinion?

2. On what day does Burger hold a news conference in his chambers to explain why the court did not hold a special summer session to address the busing issue?

3. Who is the attorney for Inc. Fund when they bring the school case before the Court?

4. What is the issue in Phillips v. Martin Marietta?

5. When Warren and his clerks got together on Saturdays, what do they watch?

(see the answer key)

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