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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where do Warren and his clerks spend Saturdays?
(a) At the chief justice's home.
(b) At work.
(c) At the University Club.
(d) At the Press Club.

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

5. Which Justice concludes that federal judges can order whatever remedy they feel is required by the situation?
(a) Black.
(b) Stewart.
(c) Harlan.
(d) Burger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Chief Justice Earl Warren retire from the Court?

2. Who did Chief Justice Earl Warren believe would be his replacement?

3. When the court agrees to hear a case it is known as granting what?

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

5. What change does Berger make to the actual bench the justices sat at?

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