Janet Reno's Career in Government and Public Service

What historic first did Janet Reno achieve in her career in government and public service?

• She was the first woman to become a Florida state attorney.

• She was the first woman to become U.S. attorney general.

• She was the first woman to graduate from Harvard Law School.

• She was the first woman to serve on the Florida House of Representatives.

When did Janet Reno's career in public service begin?

• 1971

• 1973

• 1978

• 1993

Which controversial event did Janet Reno oversee as part of the Department of Justice actions?

• The restructuring of the Florida justice system.

• The nomination for U.S. attorney general.

• The 1993 standoff with members of the Branch Davidian religious sect in Waco, Texas.

• The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

What was Janet Reno diagnosed with in 1995?

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson's disease

• Muscular dystrophy

• Involuntary trembling

What year did Janet Reno leave government service?

• 1993

• 1995

• 2001

• 2007

Which of the following was NOT a case under Janet Reno's leadership?

• The capture and conviction of Theodore Kaczynski

• The capture and conviction of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols

• The capture and conviction of Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman

• The investigation of the Watergate scandal

What did Janet Reno produce in 2007?

• A book about the American criminal justice system

• A 50-song collection of American folk songs

• A documentary on key periods and events in American history

• A new law reform proposal

For what position did Janet Reno run for after leaving the government?

• Senator of Florida

• Governor of Florida

• Mayor of Miami

• U.S. Attorney General