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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1971 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the attorney who represents the state of Texas in the abortion case before the Court?
(a) Peter Black.
(b) Jay Floyd.
(c) Martin Harris.
(d) Jacob Daniels.

2. Who confirms the nominations of the president to the Supreme Court?
(a) The House of Representatives.
(b) The attorney general.
(c) The Senate.
(d) Congress.

3. How many more clerks does Berger originally want to hire?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

4. What change does Berger make to the actual bench the justices sat at?
(a) He raises it higher.
(b) He makes it straighter.
(c) He curves it.
(d) He changes the wood.

5. Haynsworth is nominated to fill the seat vacated by whom?
(a) Fortas.
(b) Williams.
(c) Goodman.
(d) Marshall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Warren delegates the writing of his opinion to whom?

2. Who is the representative for the government in the school case before the court?

3. How many justices write the majority opinion?

4. Who writes the decision in Cohen v. California?

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

(see the answer key)

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