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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1973 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 8.
(b) Rule 48.
(c) Rule 58.
(d) Rule 68.

2. The Utah Public Service Commission v. El Paso Natural Gas Co. is a case that has been bouncing around the courts for how many years?
(a) Thirteen years.
(b) Eleven years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Ten years.

3. The Mapp v. Ohio case concerns which amendment?
(a) Fifth.
(b) First.
(c) Second.
(d) Fourth.

4. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?
(a) In writing.
(b) On the internet.
(c) In person.
(d) By television.

5. What court decides the Mapp v. Ohio case?
(a) The Burger Court.
(b) The Harlan Court.
(c) The Warren Court.
(d) The Maddison Court.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Berger hires how many more clerks?

3. Burger keeps track of the justices workload on what?

4. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?

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

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