Justice Ginsburg Explains the 'Scalia/Ginsburg' Opera

Justice Ginsburg Explains the 'Scalia/Ginsburg' Opera

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Derek Wang, a music major and law student, was inspired by constitutional law debates between Scalia and Ginsburg to create an opera, 'Scalia Ginsburg'. The opera, styled in a handelian manner, explores themes of legal interpretation and unity, drawing parallels to 'The Magic Flute'. It features a debate between Scalia and Ginsburg, highlighting their differing views on the Constitution, and concludes with a message of unity despite differences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Derek Wang to create an opera?

His love for music

The contrasting opinions of Justices Scalia and Ginsburg

A course he took at Harvard

A book he read about the Constitution

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What style is Scalia's rage aria in the opera?

Baroque

Classical

Romantic

Handelian

3.

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What does Justice Ginsburg emphasize in her response to Scalia in the opera?

The rigidity of the Constitution

The evolving nature of the Constitution

The importance of dissent

The need for strict interpretation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the plot of the opera 'Scalia Ginsburg' loosely based on?

Carmen

La Traviata

The Magic Flute

Don Giovanni

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What is the main theme of the duet between Scalia and Ginsburg in the opera?

Their shared love for music

Their disagreements on constitutional matters

Their personal friendship

Their different approaches to legal texts