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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day does Burger circulate his draft opinion in the Charlotte case?
(a) December 8.
(b) December 11.
(c) December 9.
(d) December 10.

2. During the 1974 term, who is the court's press officer?
(a) Burt McFarland.
(b) Barkley McAdams.
(c) Barrett McGurn.
(d) Barney McGuinnes.

3. When Blackmun is appointed to the Court, he receives how many bags of cert petitions?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. Who's funeral happens while the Justices are in the middle of writing the Watergate opinion?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Marbury.
(c) Warren.
(d) Black.

5. How many days are there between the first publication of the Pentagon Papers and the hearing in the court?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eleven.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Chief Justice Earl Warren retire from the Court?

2. What is the name of Powell's wife?

3. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

4. Who swears in Nixon's sucessor?

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

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