Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Chapters 6 & 7

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What significant achievement did Ruth Bader Ginsburg accomplish in her Supreme Court career?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg won 5 of the 6 cases she presented to the Supreme Court.

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What was the Senate's vote count when confirming Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court?

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The Senate voted 96-3 in favor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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What symbolic item did Ruth Bader Ginsburg wear to every Supreme Court hearing?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg wore her mother's pin to every Supreme Court hearing.

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What landmark decision did Ruth Bader Ginsburg achieve regarding military benefits for women?

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With winning this case, the US military forces had to give all women the same benefits as men serving in the military.

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Who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court?

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Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

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What role did Ruth Bader Ginsburg play in advancing gender equality?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a key figure in advancing gender equality through her legal work and decisions on the Supreme Court.

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What is the significance of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's confirmation vote in the context of Supreme Court nominations?

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The overwhelming support (96-3) for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's confirmation reflects a rare bipartisan agreement on her qualifications.

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How did Ruth Bader Ginsburg's upbringing influence her career?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's upbringing, particularly her mother's influence, instilled in her a strong sense of justice and determination.

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What impact did Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on women's rights in the military?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legal victories helped ensure that women in the military received equal benefits to their male counterparts.

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What was Ruth Bader Ginsburg's approach to legal arguments regarding gender discrimination?

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's approach often involved highlighting the real-world implications of gender discrimination and advocating for equality.