What's Next: Jackson To Join More Diverse And Conservative High Court

What's Next: Jackson To Join More Diverse And Conservative High Court

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The transcript covers a significant event at the White House celebrating the confirmation of Judge Jackson, the first black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, fulfilling a major campaign promise by President Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes the importance of representation and diversity in the judiciary. Judge Jackson will be sworn in after Justice Breyer's retirement at the end of the term.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the celebration at the White House?

The President's birthday

A new law being passed

A foreign dignitary's visit

The confirmation of the first black woman to the Supreme Court

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader goal does the Biden administration aim to achieve with this Supreme Court nomination?

To change the court's location

To reduce the number of court cases

To make the judiciary more representative of America

To increase the number of judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who emphasized the importance of representation in the judiciary during the event?

President Biden

Justice Stephen Breyer

Vice President Kamala Harris

Judge Jackson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Judge Jackson expected to be sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice?

At the end of the current term in June

Immediately after confirmation

In a few weeks

Next year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Judge Jackson's current status before being sworn in?

Nominee

Retired Judge

Active Justice

Justice in waiting