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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?
(a) The House of Representatives.
(b) The Senate.
(c) The attorney general.
(d) Congress.

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

5. 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) Three or four.
(c) Seven or eight.
(d) About half.

Short Answer Questions

1. Written arguments from both sides of the case are also called what?

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

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

4. Douglas notices there is a majority of five that support what position in the Charlotte case?

5. When Blackmun is appointed to the Court, he receives how many bags of cert petitions?

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