Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lying In State At U.S. Capitol Friday

The video discusses the tradition of lying in state, a rare honor for government officials, and highlights Ruth Bader Ginsburg's unique distinction as the first woman and Jewish American to receive this honor. It provides historical context by mentioning other figures who have lain in state, such as John Lewis and William Howard Taft, and explains the difference between lying in state and lying in honor, as in the case of Rosa Parks. The video concludes by emphasizing Ginsburg's significant impact on gender equality and the legal system.

What is the tradition of 'lying in state' primarily reserved for?

• Celebrities

• Foreign dignitaries

• Private citizens

• Government officials

Why is Ruth Bader Ginsburg's lying in state particularly significant?

• She was the first civil rights leader to be honored this way

• She was the first person to lie in state at the US Capitol

• She was the first woman and Jewish American to receive this honor

• She was the first Supreme Court Justice to do so

Who was the last person to lie in state before Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Lewis

• William Howard Taft

• Rosa Parks

What distinguishes 'lying in honor' from 'lying in state'?

• Lying in honor is for government officials

• Lying in honor is for private citizens

• Lying in honor is for foreign dignitaries

• Lying in honor is for military personnel

What was one of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's major contributions to society?

• Establishing the US Supreme Court

• Founding the United Nations

• Advancing gender equality

• Leading the civil rights movement