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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, orders that desegregation be based on what?
(a) The racial composition of the student population.
(b) The racial composition of residential districts.
(c) The racial composition of the population.
(d) The racial composition of the business districts.

2. What room does Berger want to take as his office?
(a) The break room.
(b) The old chief justice's office.
(c) The decision room.
(d) The conference room.

3. In July 1973, which court issues an injunction to halt the bombing of Cambodia by the US?
(a) California District Court.
(b) New York District Court.
(c) Washington DC District Court.
(d) Maryland District Court.

4. What is the name of the man who requests a secret session with the court regarding the Pentagon Papers?
(a) Walters.
(b) James.
(c) Griswold.
(d) Frost.

5. What movie is the movie-house operater convicted for showing in Jenkins v. Georgia?
(a) Carnal Abilities.
(b) Carnal Loves.
(c) Carnal Knowledge.
(d) Carnal Ages.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many justices must agree to hear a case before the case can be heard?

2. What is the job of Powell's in-laws?

3. How many days are there between the first publication of the Pentagon Papers and the hearing in the court?

4. Which amendment requires a search warrant?

5. Petitions from people who can't afford an attorney or the filing fees are called what?

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