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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1973 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?
(a) Madison Tarley.
(b) George Termius.
(c) Matthew Renwald.
(d) Burton Marks.

2. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
(a) Eleventh.
(b) Tenth.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Ninth.

3. How long can the decision process take for the justices?
(a) Several months.
(b) One month.
(c) The whole term.
(d) A year.

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

5. Who writes the decision in Cohen v. California?
(a) Harlan.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Black.
(d) Burger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first reverse discrimination case the Court hears?

2. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.

3. 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?

4. Who has to negotiate every paragraph of the Charlotte opinion with Burger?

5. On what day does Burger hold a news conference in his chambers to explain why the court did not hold a special summer session to address the busing issue?

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