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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cohen v. California concerns what amendement?
(a) First.
(b) Tenth.
(c) Ninth.
(d) Third.

2. Written arguments from both sides of the case are also called what?
(a) Briefs.
(b) Papers.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Memoranda.

3. Burger believes that Warren was more interested in results than what?
(a) Constitutional law.
(b) Constitutional enforcement.
(c) Legal reasoning.
(d) Legal enforcement.

4. On May 19, President Nixon has what agency begin a background check on a future justice?
(a) CIA.
(b) FBI.
(c) NSA.
(d) Attorney General.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Charlotte case is remanded to the lower court, how many days of hearings are held?

2. The arguments in the three busing cases are heard in what month?

3. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?

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

5. The Brennan order on desegregation, issued to guide the lower courts, was issued __________, meaning it had no designated author.

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