President Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson For Supreme Court

President Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson For Supreme Court

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President Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first Black woman nominated to the nation's highest court. Jackson, a federal appeals court judge, has a strong background in civil rights and public defense. Her career includes significant legal experiences, such as handling cases involving former President Trump. Jackson's nomination fulfills Biden's campaign promise and highlights her as a leading legal mind.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did President Biden nominate to fill Justice Stephen Breyer's seat on the Supreme Court?

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Elena Kagan

Sonia Sotomayor

Amy Coney Barrett

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court?

She is the first Hispanic woman nominated.

She is the first Black woman nominated.

She is the first nominee from California.

She is the youngest nominee ever.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Ketanji Brown Jackson attend for her law degree?

Columbia Law School

Yale Law School

Harvard Law School

Stanford Law School

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Ketanji Brown Jackson serve in from 2005 to 2007?

Supreme Court Justice

State attorney general

Federal public defender

Federal prosecutor

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was one of the notable cases Ketanji Brown Jackson handled involving former President Trump?

She dismissed a lawsuit against the government.

She blocked a travel ban.

She overturned an election result.

She ordered compliance with a congressional subpoena.