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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day is Warren's successor sworn in?

2. Douglas notices there is a majority of five that support what position in the Charlotte case?

3. Brennan approaches the issue of abortion on the basis of what other right?

4. Marshall views the dealth penalty as what?

5. Who is appointed to Harlan's seat on the Court?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was one of the things Stewart didn't like about the chief justice?

2. When Justices Black and Harlan leave the Court, what do the remaining Justices do?

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

4. What does Justice Stewart think of Chief Justice Burger's draft of the Charlotte busing opinion that is circulated on December 8th?

5. What are IFPs?

6. What does Justice Harlan believe about precedent?

7. Why is Burger looking for a landmark case?

8. What is the issue in Griggs v. Duke Power Co.?

9. What is the solicitor general's argument in the Charlotte busing case?

10. Where do Justices Black and Harlan spend their time during the break before the 1971 term?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What effect can presidents have on the Supreme Court? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Why, during the 1975 term, did the author conclude that, "the center was in control"? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What drove the behavior of Chief Justice Burger while he was on the court? Cite examples from the book to support your reasoning.

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