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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Much to the amazement of his former clerks, who does Berger stand up for in May, 1973?
(a) Ehrlichman.
(b) Markman.
(c) Haldeman.
(d) President Nixon.

2. The tentative vote on the death penalty cases in the 1971 term is held on what day?
(a) January 18.
(b) January 13.
(c) January 29.
(d) January 21.

3. When the court agrees to hear a case it is known as granting what?
(a) Argument.
(b) Briefing.
(c) Hearing.
(d) Cert.

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

5. If there were to be an impeachment trial of President Nixon, who would preside?
(a) The president of the Senate.
(b) The senior justice.
(c) The leader of the House of Representatives.
(d) The chief justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Burger returns from the Netherlands, he is hit by a car while doing what?

2. What is the other state (not Texas) who has an abortion case come before the Court in 1971?

3. In Almeida-Sanchez v. US, what amendment is involved?

4. Where are Marshall and his clerks when the firing of Archibald Cox is announced?

5. As chief justice, Burger was in charge of what building?

(see the answer key)

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