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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1969 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does each side normally get during oral arguments?
(a) 60 minutes.
(b) As long as they want.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

3. How long can the decision process take for the justices?
(a) A year.
(b) One month.
(c) The whole term.
(d) Several months.

4. Berger hires how many more clerks?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Twelve.

5. Warren delegates the writing of his opinion to whom?
(a) His subordinate judges.
(b) His interns.
(c) His secretary.
(d) His clerks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Warren and his clerks spend Saturdays?

2. Who is the attorney for Inc. Fund when they bring the school case before the Court?

3. Following the oral arguments in a case, the justices hold a conference called what?

4. One of Warren's last acts is to overturn a decision in what case?

5. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?

(see the answer key)

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