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1. What does the book mean when it says that the Supreme Court performs its work in secret?

It means that very little of the work that the Supreme Court does is in front of or available to the public.

2. Before the court sets the written and oral briefing schedule for a case, what happens?

Before the court sets the written or oral briefing schedule for a case, the court must decide to hear the case.

3. What does "granting cert" mean?

Granting cert means that the court has decided to hear the case, with at least four of the justices voting to hear the case.

4. What are some of the things that occur under the Warren Court?

During the time of the Warren court there were many controversial decisions regarding racial discrimination, prayer in public school, and various constitutional guarantees.

5. What is one of Warren's last acts as chief justice?

One of Warren's last acts as chief justice is to overturn a Court of Appeals decision that was decided by Burger.

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