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

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

2. Gerald R. Ford leads an impeachment attempt against whom?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Rosenberg.
(d) Bivens.

3. On what day is Warren's successor sworn in?
(a) July 20.
(b) June 23.
(c) July 23.
(d) June 20.

4. Who first publishs the Pentagon Papers?
(a) Chicago Sun Times.
(b) Associated Press.
(c) Washington Post.
(d) New York Times.

5. Burger believes that Warren was more interested in results than what?
(a) Constitutional law.
(b) Constitutional enforcement.
(c) Legal enforcement.
(d) Legal reasoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Clay v. US, what is the faith of the petitioner?

2. How many judges sign onto the eventual decision in the Charlotte case?

3. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?

4. One of Warren's last acts is to overturn a decision in what case?

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

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