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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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) Maryland District Court.
(d) Washington DC District Court.

3. How many justices write the majority opinion?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. What change does Berger make to the actual bench the justices sat at?
(a) He changes the wood.
(b) He makes it straighter.
(c) He curves it.
(d) He raises it higher.

5. The opinion on the obscenity cases comes from the court on what day in 1972?
(a) June 29.
(b) June 21.
(c) June 5.
(d) June 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Douglas goes out of town, Burger reassigns the Lloyd opinion to which Justice?

2. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.

3. Who does the president appoint to replace Douglas?

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

5. On what date are the oral arguments heard on the Watergate tapes?

(see the answer key)

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