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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1973 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July 1973, which court issues an injunction to halt the bombing of Cambodia by the US?
(a) New York District Court.
(b) Washington DC District Court.
(c) Maryland District Court.
(d) California District Court.

2. What 1973 case involves busing in Detroit?
(a) Milliken v. Bradley.
(b) MacAdams v. Brenat.
(c) Marshall v. Bowing.
(d) Madison v. Bowling.

3. On what day does Harlan resign from the Court?
(a) September 28.
(b) September 16.
(c) September 23.
(d) September 20.

4. Black incorporates a list of permissible actions a judge can take to deal with unruly behavior in what decision?
(a) The Allen case.
(b) The Marshall case.
(c) The Turmond case.
(d) The Rutherford case.

5. Douglas assigns the Lloyd opinion to which Justice?
(a) Powell.
(b) Brennan.
(c) Marshall.
(d) Blackmun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the other state (not Texas) who has an abortion case come before the Court in 1971?

2. Blackmun had been general counsel at what location when he was in private practice?

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

4. Burger writes a memo that looks at the obscenity cases of the 1971 term within a doctrine called what?

5. Where does Burger hold his annual reunion with his former clerks?

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