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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?
(a) Fortas.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Goodman.
(d) Williams.

3. Who writes the Saxbe opinion?
(a) Powell.
(b) Brennan.
(c) Blackmun.
(d) Douglas.

4. Who will succeed Nixon as President?
(a) Ford.
(b) Regan.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Carter.

5. Which amendment requires a search warrant?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Second.
(d) Ninth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pages is Hugo Black's opinion that does not overturn the lower court's decision on racial segregation?

2. Under which law does Flood sue in Flood v. Kuhn?

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

4. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?

5. If there were to be an impeachment trial of President Nixon, who would preside?

(see the answer key)

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