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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ability does Douglas not have when he returns to Washington in 1975?
(a) He can't speak.
(b) He can't hear.
(c) He can't read.
(d) He can't write.

2. Which justice writes the opinion in Jenkins v. Georgia?
(a) Rehnquist.
(b) Brennan.
(c) Douglas.
(d) Burger.

3. In Almeida-Sanchez v. US, what amendment is involved?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Seventh.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Third.

4. Who disqualifies himself from the Watergate tapes case?
(a) Rehnquist.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Powell.
(d) Brennan.

5. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?
(a) Madison Tarley.
(b) Matthew Renwald.
(c) George Termius.
(d) Burton Marks.

6. What state is involved in the 1972 case in which the court has to decide if resident aliens can become members of the bar?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) New York.
(d) Connecticut.

7. Who writes the opinion in Paul v. Davis?
(a) Blackmun.
(b) Powell.
(c) O'Conner.
(d) Rehnquist.

8. Who do Powell's clerks recommend he select as a new clerk in 1974?
(a) Jon Johnson.
(b) Joel Klein.
(c) Julian McRoe.
(d) Jacob Farnsworth.

9. In the Keyes case, what is the name of the local area where the case comes from?
(a) Shadow Mountain.
(b) Aspen Pines.
(c) Dawning Creek.
(d) Park Hill.

10. When is the first day of the court's term each year?
(a) The first day in October.
(b) The third Monday in October.
(c) The second Monday in October.
(d) The first Monday in October.

11. What state does San Antonio v. Rodriguez come from?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) California.
(c) Texas.
(d) Arizona.

12. A retired justice always has how many clerks available?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

13. Which justice writes the opinion in the Keyes case?
(a) Douglas.
(b) Powell.
(c) Blackmun.
(d) Brennan.

14. What is the job of Powell's in-laws?
(a) Podiatrists.
(b) Obstetricians.
(c) Dentists.
(d) Pediatricians.

15. Jaworski asks for a special review by the court in the Watergate tapes case. What is the name of this type of review?
(a) Latent review.
(b) Sitting review.
(c) Expedited review.
(d) A priori review.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being told by the doctors that his condition was permanent, where does Douglas go for a consult?

2. In what year does Watergate take place?

3. If there were to be an impeachment trial of President Nixon, who would preside?

4. Who does the president appoint to replace Douglas?

5. Which justice wants to write his own opinion in the Keyes case?

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