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William Rehnquist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in the same city.
Answer: False
William Rehnquist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and spent his formative years in the nearby suburb of Shorewood, Wisconsin.
During his military service, William Rehnquist served as a combat pilot in the Pacific theater.
Answer: False
During his World War II service in the U.S. Army Air Forces, William Rehnquist served as a weather observer, not as a combat pilot.
Rehnquist attended Harvard University for his undergraduate studies.
Answer: False
William Rehnquist attended Stanford University for his undergraduate studies, not Harvard University.
After law school, Rehnquist began his legal career in Washington D.C. as a Supreme Court clerk.
Answer: True
Following his graduation from Stanford Law School, William Rehnquist clerked for Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, a position based in Washington D.C.
Where was William Rehnquist born?
Answer: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
William Rehnquist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What was Rehnquist's role during his U.S. Army Air Forces service?
Answer: Weather observer
During his service in the U.S. Army Air Forces, William Rehnquist served as a weather observer.
Which university did Rehnquist attend for his law degree?
Answer: Stanford University
William Rehnquist attended Stanford University for his law degree.
Who was the Supreme Court Justice for whom Rehnquist clerked after law school?
Answer: Justice Robert H. Jackson
After law school, William Rehnquist clerked for Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson.
What position did Rehnquist hold under President Nixon?
Answer: Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Legal Counsel
Under President Nixon, Rehnquist served as Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Legal Counsel.
Which of these books was authored by William Rehnquist?
Answer: The Centennial Crisis: The Disputed Election of 1876
William Rehnquist authored several books, including 'The Centennial Crisis: The Disputed Election of 1876'.
Rehnquist served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court before being appointed Chief Justice.
Answer: True
Prior to his appointment as the 16th Chief Justice of the United States, William Rehnquist served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court.
Rehnquist's tenure as Chief Justice lasted for over 20 years.
Answer: False
William Rehnquist served as Chief Justice for nearly 19 years, making him the fifth-longest-serving chief justice in U.S. history.
Who was William Rehnquist and what was his primary role in the U.S. judicial system before becoming Chief Justice?
Answer: An Associate Justice who later became the 16th Chief Justice.
William Rehnquist served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1972 to 1986 before being appointed the 16th Chief Justice.
During which period did Rehnquist serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court?
Answer: 1972-1986
William Rehnquist served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1972 to 1986.
How long did Rehnquist serve as Chief Justice, placing him in historical context?
Answer: Nearly 19 years, the fifth-longest tenure.
Rehnquist served as Chief Justice for nearly 19 years, ranking him as the fifth-longest-serving chief justice in U.S. history.
Rehnquist's judicial philosophy was characterized by a strong emphasis on states' rights and a narrower interpretation of federal power.
Answer: True
Chief Justice Rehnquist's judicial philosophy strongly emphasized states' rights and a more limited interpretation of federal authority, often rooted in his understanding of the Tenth Amendment.
The Rehnquist Court reinforced state sovereignty by limiting federal power, notably through the 'congruence and proportionality' standard.
Answer: True
The Rehnquist Court's jurisprudence often reinforced state sovereignty by limiting federal power, notably employing the 'congruence and proportionality' standard in cases concerning the Fourteenth Amendment's enforcement.
The Rehnquist Court expanded sovereign immunity to protect states from private lawsuits seeking money damages.
Answer: True
The Rehnquist Court expanded the doctrine of sovereign immunity, significantly limiting Congress's ability to subject non-consenting states to private lawsuits for money damages.
What was a key aspect of Rehnquist's judicial philosophy regarding federalism?
Answer: He favored a conception of federalism emphasizing the Tenth Amendment's reservation of powers to the states.
A key aspect of Rehnquist's judicial philosophy was his emphasis on federalism, particularly the reservation of powers to the states under the Tenth Amendment.
The 'congruence and proportionality' standard, established during the Rehnquist Court, primarily related to:
Answer: Federal laws enforcing the Fourteenth Amendment.
The 'congruence and proportionality' standard, established during the Rehnquist Court, primarily related to federal laws enforcing the Fourteenth Amendment, assessing their relationship to the injury addressed.
The Rehnquist Court's decisions on sovereign immunity primarily aimed to:
Answer: Limit Congress's ability to subject non-consenting states to lawsuits.
The Rehnquist Court's decisions on sovereign immunity primarily aimed to limit Congress's ability to subject non-consenting states to private lawsuits.
Rehnquist's judicial philosophy generally aligned with:
Answer: Conservatism and judicial restraint.
Rehnquist's judicial philosophy generally aligned with conservatism and judicial restraint.
Rehnquist consistently believed the Fourteenth Amendment should be interpreted broadly to encompass evolving societal values.
Answer: False
Rehnquist consistently held that the Fourteenth Amendment's scope was primarily tied to its original intent concerning issues stemming from slavery, and he was skeptical of interpretations that broadly applied it to evolving societal values.
Rehnquist viewed the rational basis test as a robust standard for judicial review of legislative classifications.
Answer: False
Rehnquist was critical of the rational basis test, often viewing it as a label for predetermined outcomes rather than a rigorous standard, suggesting a deference to legislative judgment.
Rehnquist believed *stare decisis* should prevent the Court from ever overruling prior decisions.
Answer: False
Rehnquist believed that *stare decisis* should not preclude the Court from revisiting and potentially overruling prior decisions if they were deemed wrongly decided.
Rehnquist consistently voted against legal protections for LGBT individuals in all cases.
Answer: False
While Rehnquist often voted against legal protections for LGBT individuals, he did occasionally join opinions or concurrences that offered some protections or opportunities for legal recourse.
Geoffrey Stone observed that Rehnquist was highly likely to invalidate laws based on First Amendment free speech violations.
Answer: False
Geoffrey Stone observed that Rehnquist was the justice least likely to invalidate laws based on First Amendment free speech violations, focusing his enforcement interest primarily on advertising, religious expression, and campaign finance.
Rehnquist believed the Equal Protection Clause should be broadly applied to all classifications, including those not related to race.
Answer: False
Rehnquist believed the Equal Protection Clause's primary intent was related to race and national origin, expressing skepticism about its broad application to other classifications.
Rehnquist consistently opposed state-sanctioned prayer in public schools.
Answer: False
Rehnquist consistently defended state-sanctioned prayer in public schools, viewing it as constitutionally permissible.
Rehnquist believed capital punishment was unconstitutional.
Answer: False
Rehnquist held the view that capital punishment was constitutional, aligning with his generally conservative judicial philosophy.
Rehnquist advocated for a 'living constitution' interpretation, allowing the Constitution to evolve with societal changes.
Answer: False
Rehnquist was critical of the 'living constitution' interpretation, favoring an approach that emphasized the Constitution's original meaning rather than allowing it to evolve with societal changes.
Rehnquist supported Congress's power to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment without limitations.
Answer: False
Rehnquist supported limitations on Congress's power to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment, advocating for the 'congruence and proportionality' standard.
Rehnquist showed interest in enforcing First Amendment guarantees primarily in cases involving advertising, religious expression, and campaign finance.
Answer: True
Rehnquist's enforcement interest in First Amendment guarantees was primarily focused on cases concerning advertising, religious expression, and campaign finance regulation.
Rehnquist supported the view that the Fourth Amendment permitted warrantless searches incident to any arrest.
Answer: False
Rehnquist supported the view that the Fourth Amendment permitted warrantless searches incident to a valid arrest.
Rehnquist voted against the freedom of advertising in cases involving birth control or abortion.
Answer: True
Rehnquist showed interest in enforcing First Amendment guarantees related to advertising but voted against freedom of advertising in cases concerning birth control or abortion.
How did Rehnquist view the Fourteenth Amendment's scope regarding social issues?
Answer: He thought its scope was primarily intended to address problems related to slavery.
Rehnquist believed the Fourteenth Amendment's scope was primarily intended to address problems related to slavery, expressing skepticism about its broad application to modern social issues.
Rehnquist's criticism of the rational basis test suggested he believed it was:
Answer: A label for predetermined outcomes rather than a rigorous test.
Rehnquist's criticism of the rational basis test suggested he believed it was often a label for predetermined outcomes rather than a rigorous standard for judicial review.
Rehnquist's view on *stare decisis* suggested that:
Answer: The Court should be open to overruling prior decisions if deemed wrongly decided.
Rehnquist's view on *stare decisis* suggested that the Court should be open to overruling prior decisions if they were deemed wrongly decided.
Which of the following is an example of Rehnquist occasionally voting in favor of LGBT individuals?
Answer: Voting to allow mandatory student fees to subsidize gay student organizations.
Rehnquist occasionally voted in favor of LGBT individuals, for example, by allowing mandatory student fees to subsidize gay student organizations.
According to Geoffrey Stone, Rehnquist was least likely to invalidate laws based on violations of:
Answer: Freedom of speech or press
According to Geoffrey Stone, Rehnquist was least likely to invalidate laws based on violations of freedom of speech or press.
Rehnquist's view on the Equal Protection Clause suggested he believed its primary intent was related to:
Answer: Race and national origin
Rehnquist's view on the Equal Protection Clause suggested he believed its primary intent was related to race and national origin.
What was Rehnquist's stance on prayer in public schools?
Answer: He consistently defended it as constitutionally permissible.
Rehnquist's stance on prayer in public schools was that it was constitutionally permissible, consistently defending state-sanctioned prayer.
Rehnquist's perspective on the 'living constitution' suggested a preference for:
Answer: Interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning.
Rehnquist's perspective on the 'living constitution' suggested a preference for interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning rather than allowing it to evolve with societal values.
Rehnquist's approach to the First Amendment showed particular interest in enforcing guarantees related to:
Answer: Advertising, religious expression, and campaign finance.
Rehnquist's approach to the First Amendment showed particular interest in enforcing guarantees related to advertising, religious expression, and campaign finance.
William Rehnquist presided over the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton.
Answer: True
As Chief Justice, William Rehnquist presided over the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton in 1999.
Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in *United States v. Morrison*, limiting federal regulatory power.
Answer: True
William Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in *United States v. Morrison*, which limited federal regulatory power by striking down the Violence Against Women Act as exceeding Congress's Commerce Clause authority.
Rehnquist wrote the majority opinion in *Bush v. Gore*.
Answer: False
While William Rehnquist participated in *Bush v. Gore*, he wrote a concurring opinion, not the majority opinion. He agreed with the majority's conclusion that the Equal Protection Clause prohibited the recount process as ordered by the Florida Supreme Court.
In *United States v. Lopez*, Rehnquist's majority opinion upheld federal power under the Commerce Clause.
Answer: False
In *United States v. Lopez*, Chief Justice Rehnquist authored the majority opinion which struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act, ruling that Congress had exceeded its authority under the Commerce Clause. This decision limited federal power in this area.
Rehnquist wrote the plurality opinion in *Van Orden v. Perry*, upholding a Ten Commandments display.
Answer: True
William Rehnquist authored the plurality opinion in *Van Orden v. Perry*, which upheld a Ten Commandments display on state capitol grounds, framing it within a nuanced view of the Establishment Clause.
In *Gonzales v. Raich*, Rehnquist joined the majority in broadly interpreting the Commerce Clause.
Answer: False
In *Gonzales v. Raich*, Rehnquist dissented from the majority's broad interpretation of the Commerce Clause, advocating for a more limited view.
In *South Dakota v. Dole*, Rehnquist's majority opinion upheld Congress's power to condition federal funds on states adopting a minimum drinking age.
Answer: True
In *South Dakota v. Dole*, Chief Justice Rehnquist authored the majority opinion upholding Congress's power to condition federal highway funds on states adopting a national minimum drinking age.
Rehnquist wrote the Court's majority opinion in *United States v. Morrison*, striking down the Violence Against Women Act.
Answer: True
William Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in *United States v. Morrison*, which struck down the Violence Against Women Act as exceeding Congress's Commerce Clause authority.
In *Nixon v. Administrator of General Services*, Rehnquist argued that giving an administrator authority over Nixon's papers was constitutional.
Answer: False
In *Nixon v. Administrator of General Services*, Rehnquist dissented, arguing that the law giving an administrator authority over Nixon's papers violated the constitutional principle of separation of powers.
Rehnquist dissented in *Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur*, arguing for judicial intervention against mandatory maternity leave policies.
Answer: False
In his dissent in *Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur*, Rehnquist argued for deference to legislative judgment regarding mandatory maternity leave policies, questioning the Court's intervention.
In *United States v. Virginia*, Rehnquist concurred with the majority's reasoning that VMI's male-only policy violated the Equal Protection Clause.
Answer: False
In *United States v. Virginia*, Rehnquist concurred in the judgment to strike down VMI's male-only policy but questioned the majority's reasoning, suggesting separate but comparable facilities might be permissible.
Rehnquist's dissent in *Lawrence v. Texas* argued that 'moral disapproval' was an unconstitutional basis for law.
Answer: False
In his dissent in *Lawrence v. Texas*, Rehnquist implicitly disagreed with the majority's view that 'moral disapproval' was an unconstitutional basis for law, arguing that criminalizing homosexual conduct was rational.
Rehnquist voted with the majority in *Alexander v. Sandoval* to allow private rights to sue for disparate impact under Title VI.
Answer: False
Rehnquist voted with the majority in *Alexander v. Sandoval*, which denied a private right to sue for disparate impact under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in *Zelman v. Simmons-Harris*, upholding a school voucher program benefiting religious schools.
Answer: True
William Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in *Zelman v. Simmons-Harris*, upholding a school voucher program that provided aid to students attending religious schools.
What significant event did Rehnquist preside over as Chief Justice in 1999?
Answer: The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton.
In 1999, Chief Justice Rehnquist presided over the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton.
Which case involved Rehnquist writing the majority opinion that struck down a federal law for exceeding the Commerce Clause power?
Answer: United States v. Morrison
Rehnquist authored the majority opinion in *United States v. Morrison*, which struck down the Violence Against Women Act for exceeding Congress's Commerce Clause power.
In *Bush v. Gore*, Rehnquist wrote an opinion that:
Answer: Ruled that the Florida Supreme Court's recount violated the Equal Protection Clause.
In *Bush v. Gore*, Rehnquist wrote an opinion that ruled the Florida Supreme Court's recount procedures violated the Equal Protection Clause.
What was the outcome of *United States v. Lopez*, where Rehnquist wrote the majority opinion?
Answer: The Court struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act as exceeding Congress's Commerce Clause power.
The outcome of *United States v. Lopez*, where Rehnquist wrote the majority opinion, was that the Court struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act as exceeding Congress's Commerce Clause power.
Rehnquist's dissent in *Nixon v. Administrator of General Services* argued that the law concerning Nixon's papers:
Answer: Was a clear violation of the constitutional principle of separation of powers.
Rehnquist's dissent in *Nixon v. Administrator of General Services* argued that the law concerning Nixon's papers was a clear violation of the constitutional principle of separation of powers.
Rehnquist's dissent in *Lawrence v. Texas* suggested disagreement with the majority's view that:
Answer: 'Moral disapproval' was an unconstitutional basis for law.
Rehnquist's dissent in *Lawrence v. Texas* suggested disagreement with the majority's view that 'moral disapproval' was an unconstitutional basis for law.
What was Rehnquist's view on the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in *Alexander v. Sandoval*?
Answer: He voted to deny a private right to sue for disparate impact.
Rehnquist's view in *Alexander v. Sandoval* was that Title VI did not support a private right to sue for disparate impact, voting with the majority to deny such a right.
Rehnquist was involved in the investigation of Justice Abe Fortas regarding financial improprieties.
Answer: True
As Assistant Attorney General, Rehnquist provided a memo concerning the investigation into Justice Abe Fortas's financial dealings, which contributed to Fortas's resignation.
During his confirmation hearings for Associate Justice, Rehnquist faced no significant controversies.
Answer: False
During his confirmation hearings for Associate Justice, Rehnquist faced significant controversies, including allegations of past voter suppression efforts and opposition to *Brown v. Board of Education*.
William Rehnquist authored 'The Federalist Papers'.
Answer: False
William Rehnquist did not author 'The Federalist Papers'; his published works include 'The Supreme Court: How It Was, How It Is' and 'The Centennial Crisis: The Disputed Election of 1876', among others.
Rehnquist's 1952 memo defending 'separate-but-equal' was not a point of contention during his confirmation hearings.
Answer: False
Rehnquist's 1952 memo defending the 'separate-but-equal' doctrine became a significant point of contention during his confirmation hearings for Associate Justice.
An FBI investigation revealed Rehnquist had a history of drug dependency on Placidyl.
Answer: True
An FBI background investigation file revealed that William Rehnquist had been addicted to Placidyl, a prescription drug for insomnia, and had undergone detoxification for dependency.
Biographer John A. Jenkins praised Rehnquist for his consistent rulings favoring racial minorities in affirmative action cases.
Answer: False
Biographer John A. Jenkins criticized Rehnquist's history, noting his opposition to *Brown v. Board* and rulings against racial minorities in affirmative action cases.
William Rehnquist and Sandra Day O'Connor were rivals during their time at Stanford Law School.
Answer: False
Rehnquist and Sandra Day O'Connor were classmates at Stanford Law School; Rehnquist briefly dated O'Connor and proposed marriage, which she declined.
Rehnquist's memorandum in *Terry v. Adams* defended the Court's role as a 'sociological watchdog'.
Answer: False
In a memorandum concerning *Terry v. Adams*, Rehnquist expressed skepticism about the Court acting as a 'sociological watchdog,' reflecting his judicial philosophy.
What controversy arose during Rehnquist's confirmation hearings concerning his past actions in Arizona?
Answer: Participation in voter suppression efforts targeting minorities.
During his confirmation hearings, Rehnquist faced controversy regarding allegations of participation in voter suppression efforts targeting minorities in Arizona during the early 1960s.
What was the core criticism leveled against Rehnquist's 1952 memo regarding segregation?
Answer: It defended the 'separate-but-equal' doctrine.
The core criticism leveled against Rehnquist's 1952 memo was that it defended the 'separate-but-equal' doctrine.
Despite his conservative judicial philosophy, Rehnquist maintained friendly personal relationships with most of his Supreme Court colleagues.
Answer: True
Despite his conservative judicial philosophy, William Rehnquist was known for maintaining amiable personal relationships with his colleagues on the Supreme Court.
Rehnquist's declining health in late 2004 led him to completely cease participating in court deliberations.
Answer: False
Despite declining health in late 2004 due to cancer, Rehnquist continued to participate in court deliberations and decisions, though he missed some sessions.
Rehnquist successfully lobbied Congress to give the Supreme Court more control over its docket.
Answer: True
As Chief Justice, Rehnquist successfully advocated for legislative changes that granted the Supreme Court greater control over its docket, allowing it to focus on more critical cases.
Rehnquist added four blue stripes to his judicial robe, inspired by a historical legal tradition.
Answer: False
William Rehnquist added four yellow stripes to his judicial robe, inspired by the costume of the Lord Chancellor in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera *Iolanthe*.
Rehnquist's legacy includes being recognized for his amiable leadership and steering the Court towards limiting some 'excesses' of the Warren era.
Answer: True
Rehnquist's legacy is marked by his amiable leadership and his role in guiding the Court to temper certain aspects of the Warren Court's jurisprudence while maintaining a focus on tradition and majority rule.
John Roberts succeeded William Rehnquist as Chief Justice.
Answer: True
John Roberts succeeded William Rehnquist as Chief Justice of the United States, taking office after Rehnquist's death in 2005.
Rehnquist's addition of stripes to his robe was inspired by the costume of the Lord Chancellor in 'The Pirates of Penzance'.
Answer: False
William Rehnquist added four yellow stripes to his judicial robe, inspired by the costume of the Lord Chancellor in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera *Iolanthe*, not 'The Pirates of Penzance'.
Which of the following best describes Rehnquist's personal relationships with his Supreme Court colleagues?
Answer: He maintained friendly personal relationships, often considered amiable.
Rehnquist maintained friendly personal relationships with his Supreme Court colleagues, often described as amiable, despite differing judicial philosophies.
What illness was diagnosed in Rehnquist in late 2004, affecting his final year on the bench?
Answer: Anaplastic thyroid cancer
In late 2004, Rehnquist was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, which affected his final year on the bench.
What reform did Rehnquist champion to give the Supreme Court more control over its workload?
Answer: Reducing the number of mandatory appeals and certiorari grants.
Rehnquist championed the reform of reducing the number of mandatory appeals and certiorari grants to give the Supreme Court more control over its workload.
The four yellow stripes Rehnquist added to his robe were inspired by:
Answer: The costume of the Lord Chancellor in Iolanthe.
The four yellow stripes Rehnquist added to his robe were inspired by the costume of the Lord Chancellor in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera *Iolanthe*.