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Laurence Tribe was born in the United States in 1941.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe was born in Shanghai, China, in 1941.
Laurence Tribe's parents immigrated to the United States from Western Europe.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's parents, originally from Eastern Europe (Poland and Harbin, China, respectively), immigrated to the United States when he was six years old.
Tribe majored in political science during his undergraduate studies at Harvard University.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe majored in mathematics during his undergraduate studies at Harvard University.
Laurence Tribe graduated from Harvard Law School with honors and was a member of the Law Review.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe graduated from Harvard Law School magna cum laude and was a member of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, not the Law Review.
Laurence Tribe clerked for Justice Mathew Tobriner of the Supreme Court of California and Justice Potter Stewart of the U.S. Supreme Court after law school.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following his graduation from Harvard Law School, Laurence Tribe served as a law clerk for Justice Mathew Tobriner of the California Supreme Court and subsequently for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart.
Where was Laurence Tribe born?
Answer: Shanghai, China
Explanation: Laurence Tribe was born in Shanghai, China, in 1941.
Which subject did Laurence Tribe major in for his undergraduate degree at Harvard University?
Answer: Mathematics
Explanation: Laurence Tribe pursued mathematics as his major during his undergraduate studies at Harvard University.
Laurence Tribe graduated from Harvard Law School with which distinction?
Answer: Magna Cum Laude, and was a member of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau.
Explanation: Upon graduating from Harvard Law School in 1966, Laurence Tribe achieved magna cum laude distinction and was a member of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau.
Who did Laurence Tribe clerk for after graduating from Harvard Law School?
Answer: Justice Potter Stewart and Justice Mathew Tobriner
Explanation: After law school, Laurence Tribe clerked for Justice Mathew Tobriner of the California Supreme Court and subsequently for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart.
Laurence Tribe joined the Harvard Law School faculty in 1968 and became a tenured professor in 1972.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe began his academic career at Harvard Law School as an assistant professor in 1968 and achieved tenure in 1972.
Tribe's seminal work, "American Constitutional Law," was first published in 1968.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's seminal treatise, "American Constitutional Law," was first published in 1978, not 1968.
Laurence Tribe's 1985 book, *God Save this Honorable Court*, focuses on the historical impact of Supreme Court justice selections.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's 1985 book, *God Save this Honorable Court*, examines the historical influence and impact of the selection process for Supreme Court justices.
Tribe's book *The Invisible Constitution* (2008) analyzes the explicit text of the U.S. Constitution.
Answer: False
Explanation: *The Invisible Constitution* (2008) by Laurence Tribe explores the unwritten aspects and evolving interpretations of constitutional law, rather than solely analyzing its explicit text.
Laurence Tribe co-authored *To End a Presidency* with Joshua Matz, focusing on the history of presidential elections.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Laurence Tribe did co-author *To End a Presidency* with Joshua Matz, the book focuses on the constitutional mechanisms and history of presidential impeachment, not presidential elections.
In his 1970 article "An Ounce of Detention," Tribe discussed the legal implications of preventive justice during John Mitchell's time as Attorney General.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's 1970 article "An Ounce of Detention: Preventive Justice in the World of John Mitchell" addressed the legal ramifications of preventive justice during John Mitchell's tenure as Attorney General.
Tribe's 1971 article "Trial by Mathematics" argued for the increased use of statistical analysis in legal proceedings.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tribe's 1971 article "Trial by Mathematics: Precision and Ritual in the Legal Process" critically examined the role of precision and ritual in legal proceedings, rather than advocating for increased statistical analysis.
The article "Structural Due Process" by Laurence Tribe explored the concept of procedural fairness in administrative hearings.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's article "Structural Due Process" explored the broader concept of how the structure of legal and governmental systems impacts fundamental rights and fairness, not solely procedural fairness in administrative hearings.
In a 2004 Harvard Law Review article, Tribe analyzed the Supreme Court's decision in *Lawrence v. Texas*, focusing on privacy rights.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's 2004 article in the Harvard Law Review, titled "Lawrence v. Texas: The 'Fundamental Right' That Dare Not Speak Its Name," analyzed the decision and its implications for privacy rights.
Tribe's 1999 article "The Curvature of Constitutional Space" drew parallels between constitutional law and astrophysics.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tribe's 1999 article "The Curvature of Constitutional Space: What Lawyers Can Learn from Modern Physics" drew parallels between constitutional law and modern physics, not specifically astrophysics.
Laurence Tribe retired from Harvard Law School in 2020 and holds emeritus status.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe retired from his professorship at Harvard Law School in 2020 and currently holds the title of Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus.
Laurence Tribe's 1971 article "Trial by Mathematics" argued that legal outcomes are often determined by ritualistic adherence to procedure rather than substantive justice.
Answer: True
Explanation: In his 1971 article "Trial by Mathematics," Laurence Tribe explored how ritualistic adherence to procedure, rather than substantive justice, could influence legal outcomes.
Tribe's 2004 article in the Harvard Law Review focused on the *Bowers v. Hardwick* decision, not *Lawrence v. Texas*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tribe's 2004 Harvard Law Review article focused specifically on the Supreme Court's decision in *Lawrence v. Texas*, analyzing its implications for fundamental rights.
The 'Selected works' section lists Laurence Tribe's contributions exclusively in the form of law review articles.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Selected works' section includes both books and law review articles, providing a comprehensive overview of Laurence Tribe's scholarly output.
In what year did Laurence Tribe join the Harvard Law School faculty?
Answer: 1968
Explanation: Laurence Tribe joined the faculty of Harvard Law School in 1968.
What is the title of Laurence Tribe's major legal treatise on constitutional law?
Answer: American Constitutional Law
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's seminal and highly influential legal treatise is titled "American Constitutional Law."
Laurence Tribe's book *The Invisible Constitution* (2008) primarily explores:
Answer: The unwritten aspects and evolving interpretation of constitutional law.
Explanation: *The Invisible Constitution* (2008) delves into the dynamic and often unwritten elements of constitutional law and its ongoing interpretation.
In his 1970 article "An Ounce of Detention," Laurence Tribe primarily addressed issues related to:
Answer: Preventive justice during John Mitchell's tenure as Attorney General.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's 1970 article "An Ounce of Detention" focused on the legal implications of preventive justice, particularly within the context of John Mitchell's time as Attorney General.
What parallel did Laurence Tribe draw in his 1999 article "The Curvature of Constitutional Space"?
Answer: Between modern physics and constitutional law.
Explanation: In his 1999 article, Laurence Tribe explored parallels between concepts in modern physics and the field of constitutional law.
What is Laurence Tribe's current title at Harvard Law School following his retirement?
Answer: Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus
Explanation: Upon his retirement in 2020, Laurence Tribe assumed the title of Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School.
Which of the following is a book co-authored by Laurence Tribe examining presidential impeachment?
Answer: To End a Presidency
Explanation: "To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment," co-authored by Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz, examines the constitutional framework and historical precedents of presidential impeachment.
Laurence Tribe has argued fewer than 20 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe has argued 36 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, a number significantly exceeding 20.
Laurence Tribe represented clients in the Supreme Court cases *Bowers v. Hardwick* and *Lawrence v. Texas*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued *Bowers v. Hardwick* on behalf of his client. While he did not represent a client in *Lawrence v. Texas*, he submitted an amicus curiae brief that supported the eventual overturning of *Bowers v. Hardwick*.
In the *General Electric v. E.P.A.* case, Tribe successfully argued that the CERCLA act violated GE's due process rights.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued that the CERCLA act violated General Electric's due process rights in the *General Electric v. E.P.A.* case, but this argument was unsuccessful.
Laurence Tribe represented the EPA in the Clean Power Plan litigation against Peabody Energy.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe represented Peabody Energy in the Clean Power Plan litigation, arguing against the EPA's implementation of the plan.
Laurence Tribe argued the case *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.* before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued the case *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.* before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982.
In the *National Gay Task Force v. Board of Education* case, Tribe argued for the upholding of Oklahoma's law regarding teacher conduct.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the *National Gay Task Force v. Board of Education* case, Laurence Tribe argued against Oklahoma's law concerning teacher conduct, defending the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Supreme Court's decision in *Bowers v. Hardwick*, which Tribe argued, was later overturned by *Lawrence v. Texas*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Supreme Court's ruling in *Bowers v. Hardwick*, which Laurence Tribe argued, was indeed overturned years later by the decision in *Lawrence v. Texas*.
Laurence Tribe argued *Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.* before the Supreme Court in 1992, representing the tobacco company Liggett Group.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the *Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.* case, Laurence Tribe represented the plaintiff, Cipollone, not the tobacco company Liggett Group.
The 'Cases' section of the article provides an up-to-date list of all cases Tribe argued before the Supreme Court until the present day.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Cases' section notes that an update is needed, indicating it is not fully up-to-date and may not list all cases argued until the present day.
In *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.*, the Supreme Court upheld a Massachusetts law allowing religious institutions to block liquor sales nearby.
Answer: False
Explanation: In *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.*, the Supreme Court overturned a Massachusetts law that allowed religious institutions to block liquor sales nearby, finding it violated the separation of church and state.
The central legal principle in *Bowers v. Hardwick* was equal protection under the law.
Answer: False
Explanation: The central legal principle in *Bowers v. Hardwick* was substantive due process, not equal protection.
Laurence Tribe argued *Hawaii Housing Auth. v. Midkiff* before the Supreme Court in 1984, concerning land redistribution.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued the case *Hawaii Housing Auth. v. Midkiff* before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984, which dealt with land redistribution issues.
The *New York Times Co. v. Tasini* case involved copyright disputes over articles published in print newspapers only.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *New York Times Co. v. Tasini* case concerned copyright disputes over articles published in print newspapers but later republished in electronic databases.
Laurence Tribe argued before the U.S. Supreme Court 36 times, with the last documented argument occurring in 2005.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe has argued 36 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, with his last documented argument occurring in 2005.
Approximately how many cases has Laurence Tribe argued before the U.S. Supreme Court?
Answer: Exactly 36
Explanation: Laurence Tribe has argued precisely 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court.
In which significant Supreme Court case did Laurence Tribe represent a client challenging a law that allowed religious institutions to prohibit liquor sales nearby?
Answer: Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe represented the client in *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.*, challenging a Massachusetts law that permitted religious institutions to veto liquor sales licenses in adjacent properties.
In the *General Electric v. E.P.A.* case, Laurence Tribe argued that the CERCLA act violated which constitutional principle for GE?
Answer: Due process rights
Explanation: In the *General Electric v. E.P.A.* case, Laurence Tribe argued that the CERCLA act infringed upon General Electric's due process rights.
Which of the following cases was argued by Laurence Tribe before the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1980s?
Answer: Bowers v. Hardwick (1986)
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued *Bowers v. Hardwick* before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1986, which falls within the 1980s decade.
In the *National Gay Task Force v. Board of Education* case, Laurence Tribe represented which group?
Answer: The National Gay Task Force
Explanation: Laurence Tribe represented the National Gay Task Force in their challenge against an Oklahoma law that could have impacted teachers' rights.
What was the relationship between *Bowers v. Hardwick* and *Lawrence v. Texas* concerning Laurence Tribe's work?
Answer: Tribe argued *Bowers v. Hardwick* (lost) and wrote an amicus brief for *Lawrence v. Texas* (won).
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued *Bowers v. Hardwick* for his client, which resulted in a loss. He later contributed an amicus brief in *Lawrence v. Texas*, which successfully overturned *Bowers v. Hardwick*.
In the *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.* case, Laurence Tribe successfully argued that a Massachusetts law violated which principle?
Answer: The Establishment Clause (separation of church and state)
Explanation: Laurence Tribe successfully argued that the Massachusetts law in *Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc.* violated the Establishment Clause, which mandates the separation of church and state.
Former President Barack Obama, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Senator Ted Cruz were students or research assistants of Laurence Tribe.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source material indicates that prominent figures such as Barack Obama, John Roberts, and Ted Cruz were among Laurence Tribe's students or research assistants at Harvard Law School.
Tribe served as a legal advisor for George W. Bush's legal team during the 2000 election recount.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe served as a legal advisor for Al Gore's legal team during the 2000 election recount, arguing the initial federal court case regarding the Florida recount.
Tribe resigned from his position in the Department of Justice after only three months due to policy disagreements.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe resigned from his position in the Department of Justice after eight months due to health reasons, not policy disagreements.
The Electors Trust was an initiative led by Laurence Tribe to encourage Electoral College members to vote for Donald Trump in 2016.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Electors Trust was established to provide legal counsel to Electoral College members considering voting *against* Donald Trump in 2016.
Laurence Tribe argued that President Trump's actions constituted impeachable offenses following the dismissal of James Comey.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following the dismissal of James Comey, Laurence Tribe publicly stated that President Trump's actions warranted an impeachment investigation for obstruction of justice.
Laurence Tribe agreed with Kenneth Chesebro's legal strategy regarding the 'false slates of electors' for the 2020 election.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe stated that comments attributed to him regarding Kenneth Chesebro's strategy were a "gross misrepresentation" and taken out of context.
Laurence Tribe argues that Donald Trump is constitutionally eligible to hold the presidency under the 14th Amendment.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argues that Donald Trump is constitutionally barred from holding the presidency under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment due to his alleged support for the January 6th Capitol attack.
Tribe argued that Elon Musk's involvement with the US federal government, specifically through the "Department of Government Efficiency," is legal and presents no conflict of interest.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued that Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" poses an illegal conflict of interest due to Musk's dual roles as a government contractor and federal employee.
Laurence Tribe testified against Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination, arguing Bork's judicial philosophy was conventional.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe testified against Robert Bork's nomination, arguing Bork's judicial philosophy was unconventional and potentially detrimental, not conventional.
Which of the following prominent figures was NOT mentioned in the source as a student or research assistant of Laurence Tribe?
Answer: Brett Kavanaugh
Explanation: While Merrick Garland, Elena Kagan, and Jamie Raskin are listed as former students or research assistants of Laurence Tribe, Brett Kavanaugh is not mentioned in this context.
What was Laurence Tribe's role in the contested 2000 U.S. Presidential election?
Answer: He argued the initial federal court case for Al Gore's legal team regarding the Florida recount.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe was part of Al Gore's legal team in the 2000 election, arguing the initial federal court case that allowed the Florida recounts to proceed.
Why did Laurence Tribe resign from his position in the Department of Justice in 2010?
Answer: For health reasons.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe resigned from his position as Senior Counselor for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice in 2010 due to health reasons.
What was the purpose of "The Electors Trust," co-established by Laurence Tribe in 2016?
Answer: To offer legal counsel to Electoral College members considering voting against Trump.
Explanation: The Electors Trust was established to provide pro bono legal counsel to members of the Electoral College who were contemplating voting against Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
Following the dismissal of James Comey, Laurence Tribe publicly advocated for what action against President Trump?
Answer: An impeachment investigation for obstruction of justice.
Explanation: After James Comey's dismissal, Laurence Tribe publicly urged Congress to initiate an impeachment investigation into President Trump for obstruction of justice.
What is Laurence Tribe's argument regarding Donald Trump's eligibility for the presidency under the 14th Amendment?
Answer: Trump is constitutionally barred from holding office due to his alleged support for the January 6th attack.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argues that Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to hold the presidency under the 14th Amendment, citing his alleged involvement with the January 6th Capitol attack.
According to Laurence Tribe's argument in February 2025, what is the legal status of Elon Musk's power over the U.S. federal government via his "Department of Government Efficiency"?
Answer: Illegal, due to conflicts of interest.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe argued in February 2025 that Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" wields illegal power due to inherent conflicts of interest.
Laurence Tribe's primary field of legal scholarship is international human rights law.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe is primarily recognized as a preeminent scholar of United States constitutional law, not international human rights law.
Laurence Tribe is a co-founder of the conservative Federalist Society.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe is a co-founder of the American Constitution Society, a liberal law and policy organization, not the conservative Federalist Society.
In 2004, Laurence Tribe was cleared of all accusations regarding plagiarism in his 1985 book.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Harvard investigated plagiarism accusations concerning Tribe's 1985 book, he was reprimanded for a lapse in academic practice, not entirely cleared of all accusations.
Critics have accused Laurence Tribe of promoting conspiracy theories, particularly concerning Donald Trump's fitness for office via Twitter.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scholars like Brendan Nyhan have criticized Laurence Tribe for promoting conspiracy theories regarding Donald Trump's fitness for office on social media platforms.
The controversy surrounding Tribe's book *God Save this Honorable Court* involved accusations of plagiarism from a work by Justice Antonin Scalia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The plagiarism controversy surrounding *God Save this Honorable Court* involved accusations related to a work by Henry J. Abraham, not Justice Antonin Scalia.
Laurence Tribe's election to the American Philosophical Society recognized his contributions solely to constitutional law.
Answer: False
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's election to the American Philosophical Society acknowledged his broader intellectual impact and contributions beyond just constitutional law.
The 'Real Facebook Oversight Board' is an official body established by Facebook to review its content policies.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Real Facebook Oversight Board' is an independent monitoring group, not an official body established by Facebook itself.
Laurence Tribe serves on the board of the Renew Democracy Initiative, an organization promoting liberal democracy.
Answer: True
Explanation: Laurence Tribe is a board member of the Renew Democracy Initiative, an organization dedicated to promoting liberal democracy.
What is Laurence Tribe's primary field of legal expertise according to the provided text?
Answer: United States constitutional law and interpretation.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe is primarily recognized as a leading scholar and practitioner specializing in United States constitutional law and its interpretation.
Laurence Tribe co-founded which liberal law and policy organization?
Answer: The American Constitution Society
Explanation: Laurence Tribe is a co-founder of the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal organization.
What controversy arose concerning Laurence Tribe's 1985 book, *God Save this Honorable Court*?
Answer: Tribe acknowledged plagiarizing parts of the book from another author.
Explanation: A controversy arose when it was revealed that Laurence Tribe had plagiarized phrases and a sentence in his 1985 book from a work by Henry J. Abraham, leading to a reprimand from Harvard.
Critics like Brendan Nyhan and McKay Coppins have accused Laurence Tribe of promoting what type of content online?
Answer: Misinformation and conspiracy theories related to Donald Trump.
Explanation: Critics such as Brendan Nyhan and McKay Coppins have accused Laurence Tribe of disseminating misinformation and conspiracy theories, particularly concerning Donald Trump's fitness for office on platforms like Twitter.
Laurence Tribe's membership in the "Real Facebook Oversight Board" signifies his involvement in:
Answer: Overseeing Facebook's operations as an independent monitor.
Explanation: Laurence Tribe's participation in the "Real Facebook Oversight Board" indicates his role as an independent monitor overseeing Facebook's operational practices.