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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Chief Justice Earl Warren believe would be his replacement?
(a) John Mitchell.
(b) Warren R. Burger.
(c) Potter Stewart.
(d) Thurgood Marshall.

2. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?
(a) By television.
(b) In writing.
(c) On the internet.
(d) In person.

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

4. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
(a) Congress.
(b) The attorney general.
(c) The senate.
(d) The president.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. As chief justice, Burger was in charge of what building?

3. When the Charlotte case is remanded to the lower court, how many days of hearings are held?

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

5. Burger believes that Warren was more interested in results than what?

(see the answer key)

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