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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1970 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what year does Chief Justice Earl Warren retire from the Court?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1970.

4. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.
(a) Per curiam.
(b) Per solitarium.
(c) Per justicium.
(d) Per informa.

5. Which rule requires that a rehearing can only be considered if it was brought up by one of the justices who had sat on the case?
(a) Rule 68.
(b) Rule 58.
(c) Rule 8.
(d) Rule 48.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many justices write the majority opinion?

2. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

3. How are decisions of the Supreme Court announced?

4. What is the issue in Phillips v. Martin Marietta?

5. Burger does not want to be compared to which former Justice?

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