Kentanji:Justice Jackson’s Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court

What made Ketanji Brown Jackson want to be a lawyer?

• Her family worked in law

• She wanted to make a difference in her community

• A teacher inspired her

• She had experienced unfairness

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Where did Ketanji go to college?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

• Princeton University

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What type of law did Ketanji work in first?

• Corporate law

• Public defense

• Civil rights law

• Environmental law

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What important job did Ketanji have before becoming a Supreme Court Justice?

• Federal Judge

• Attorney General

• Public Defender

• Solicitor General

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What challenges did Ketanji face as a Black woman in law?

• There were not many other Black women in law

• People treated her unfairly because she was a woman

• Both a and b

• She didn’t face many challenges

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What important case showed Ketanji’s support for civil rights?

• A case about voting rights

• A case about police reform

• A case about equality in schools

• A case about healthcare

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How did Ketanji's family shape her values and career?

• Her parents taught her to care about fairness

• She was inspired by people who fought for rights

• Both a and b

• Her friends influenced her more

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What big moment happened when Ketanji was picked for the Supreme Court?

• Her first day as a law clerk

• The Senate confirmation hearings

• Meeting the President

• Arguing her first Supreme Court case

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How did Ketanji handle tough questions during her confirmation hearings?

• She stayed calm and focused

• She got defensive and argued

• She chose not to answer

• She refused to participate

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What does Ketanji hope to be remembered for as a Supreme Court Justice?

• Being known for strictly following the law

• Inspiring future generations of lawyers

• Focusing on rights for big companies

• Creating a more divided court

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