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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) Twelve years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Thirteen years.
(d) Eleven years.

2. In Charlotte, North Carolina, what is the name of the judge who orders desegregation in Mecklenberg County?
(a) Jorge McDawling.
(b) Justin McLawson.
(c) Judas McAdams.
(d) James McMillan.

3. On what day is Warren's successor sworn in?
(a) June 20.
(b) July 20.
(c) July 23.
(d) June 23.

4. On what day is the firing of Archibald Cox announced?
(a) October 20.
(b) October 14.
(c) October 31.
(d) October 26.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Petitions from people who can't afford an attorney or the filing fees are called what?

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

3. Jaworski asks for a special review by the court in the Watergate tapes case. What is the name of this type of review?

4. On what day is the Keyes decision announced to the public?

5. What court decides the Mapp v. Ohio case?

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