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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1971 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burger tries to squeeze in a lunch with the clerks how often?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Once a term.

2. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?
(a) His wife's drug habit.
(b) His drinking problem.
(c) His mistress problem.
(d) His wife's drinking problem.

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

4. On what day does Black resign from the Court?
(a) September 30.
(b) September 10.
(c) September 25.
(d) September 17.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gerald R. Ford leads an impeachment attempt against whom?

2. How long does each side normally get during oral arguments?

3. On May 19, President Nixon has what agency begin a background check on a future justice?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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