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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Chief Justice Earl Warren retire from the Court?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1960.

2. How many judges sign onto the eventual decision in the Charlotte case?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

3. In Charlotte, North Carolina, what is the name of the judge who orders desegregation in Mecklenberg County?
(a) Justin McLawson.
(b) James McMillan.
(c) Judas McAdams.
(d) Jorge McDawling.

4. How many days are there between the first publication of the Pentagon Papers and the hearing in the court?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Fourteen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many clerks does Chief Justice Earl Warren have?

2. Where do Warren and his clerks spend Saturdays?

3. Berger hires how many more clerks?

4. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?

5. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

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