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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?
(a) His drinking problem.
(b) His wife's drinking problem.
(c) His wife's drug habit.
(d) His mistress problem.

2. On what day is Warren's successor offered the position?
(a) May 21.
(b) May 23.
(c) May 19.
(d) May 17.

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

4. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?
(a) In writing.
(b) On the internet.
(c) In person.
(d) By television.

5. What is the name of the attorney who represents the state of Texas in the abortion case before the Court?
(a) Martin Harris.
(b) Peter Black.
(c) Jay Floyd.
(d) Jacob Daniels.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mapp v. Ohio case concerns which amendment?

2. How many justices write the majority opinion?

3. What is the name of the man who requests a secret session with the court regarding the Pentagon Papers?

4. How many days are there between the first publication of the Pentagon Papers and the hearing in the court?

5. What is the famous case about abortion that the Supreme Court hears?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chief Justice Burger do that Justice Douglas says he has never seen in his 33 years on the Court?

2. When thinking about what opinion he should have on the Charlotte case, what does Justice Douglas have concerns with?

3. Why does Justice Stewart work with the chief justice on drafting the Charlotte busing opinion?

4. What is the role of the president and the Senate in appointing justices on the Supreme Court?

5. What does Justice Harlan believe about precedent?

6. What is Burger's worry about his office when he becomes chief justice?

7. Burger feels that he can distinguish his court from Warren's court by doing what?

8. What is one of Warren's last acts as chief justice?

9. Before the court sets the written and oral briefing schedule for a case, what happens?

10. Why is Burger looking for a landmark case?

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