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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1974 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date are the oral arguments heard on the Watergate tapes?
(a) July 10.
(b) July 15.
(c) July 8.
(d) July 29.

2. Who presents the case for the president in the Watergate argument before the Court?
(a) John St. Hampton.
(b) Julius San Martin.
(c) James St. Clair.
(d) Jason Aleggerton.

3. In the Keyes case, what is the name of the local area where the case comes from?
(a) Aspen Pines.
(b) Shadow Mountain.
(c) Park Hill.
(d) Dawning Creek.

4. Which justice withdraws from the Keyes case because of a possible conflict of interest?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Burger.
(c) White.
(d) Rehnquist.

5. Frontiero v. Richardson involves what issue?
(a) Marital discrimination.
(b) Racial discrimination.
(c) Economic discrimination.
(d) Sexual discrimination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the oral arguments in a case, the justices hold a conference called what?

2. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?

3. The arguments in the three busing cases are heard in what month?

4. Who do Powell's clerks recommend he select as a new clerk in 1974?

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

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