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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What circuit court of appeals rules on the order in the Charlotte case?
(a) Third.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Sixth.

5. What is the name of the attorney who represents the state of Texas in the abortion case before the Court?
(a) Jacob Daniels.
(b) Peter Black.
(c) Jay Floyd.
(d) Martin Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is appointed to Harlan's seat on the Court?

2. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?

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

4. On what day does Black die?

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

(see the answer key)

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