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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1975 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Eleven years.
(c) Thirteen years.
(d) Twelve years.

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

3. When the Charlotte case is remanded to the lower court, how many days of hearings are held?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

4. What is the other state (not Texas) who has an abortion case come before the Court in 1971?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Georgia.

5. How many days does Burger spend in the hospital after he was hit by a car?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which justice writes the opinion in Jenkins v. Georgia?

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

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

4. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?

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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