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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which justice writes the first order refusing to halt the bombings?
(a) Marshall.
(b) White.
(c) Blackmun.
(d) Burger.

2. Who is the Inc. Fund attorney in the Charlotte case?
(a) James Nabrit III.
(b) Julius Nabrit III.
(c) Justin Nabrit III.
(d) Jordan Nabrit III.

3. The Charlotte case is appealed to the Supreme Court as _________ v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
(a) Madison.
(b) Redding.
(c) Black.
(d) Swann.

4. Which justice wants to write his own opinion in the Keyes case?
(a) Burger.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Powell.
(d) Douglas.

5. Following the oral arguments in a case, the justices hold a conference called what?
(a) Meet and confer.
(b) The case conference.
(c) The conferring conference.
(d) The decision conference.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who requests a secret session with the court regarding the Pentagon Papers?

2. Keyes v. School District No. 1 is from what state?

3. On what day does Harlan resign from the Court?

4. Black and Burger feel that desegregation can be achieved without ________.

5. How long can the decision process take for the justices?

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