Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's journey from Brooklyn to the Supreme Court is a testament to her resilience and dedication to gender equality. Despite facing gender and religious discrimination, she excelled academically and became a pivotal figure in the fight for women's rights through her work with the ACLU. Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Clinton, she was known for her strong opinions on civil rights and gender equality. Her health challenges never deterred her commitment to her work. Ginsburg's cultural impact extended beyond the courtroom, earning her a unique status among younger generations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the three main challenges Ruth Bader Ginsburg faced in her early career?

Political opposition, media scrutiny, and public protests

Lack of education, financial issues, and health problems

Being a woman, being Jewish, and having a young child

Geographical relocation, language barrier, and cultural differences

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Who appointed Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court?

President George W. Bush

President Bill Clinton

President Ronald Reagan

President Barack Obama

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which landmark decision did Ginsburg write that struck down a ban on admitting women?

Virginia Military Institute case

Obergefell v. Hodges

Roe v. Wade

Brown v. Board of Education

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Ginsburg's dissent in the Lilly Ledbetter case?

The case was overturned by the Supreme Court

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was passed

The decision was upheld without changes

The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did Ginsburg maintain her work ethic despite health challenges?

She took extended leaves of absence

She retired early from the Supreme Court

She delegated her responsibilities

She continued working through treatments

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Ginsburg's best friend on the Supreme Court bench?

Justice Stephen Breyer

Justice Elena Kagan

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Antonin Scalia

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname did Ruth Bader Ginsburg earn that reflected her cultural impact?

The Notorious RBG

The Iron Lady

The Legal Eagle

The People's Justice