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38. Since the late nineteenth century (with a brief interruption in the mid twentieth century), atleast one Supreme Court seat has been held by a(n)a.person affiliated with the opposite party from the president who nominated him or her.b.Catholic.c.African American.d.woman.e.political appointee with no legal training.Page: 370
39. To his chagrin, President Eisenhower discovered that Earl Warren, Eisenhower’s nominee aschief justice, did not meet thePage: 370
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40. Who was the first Jewish justice on the Supreme Court?Page: 370
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41. Which president appointed Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Courtjustice, to the Court?Page: 370
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42. Which president appointed Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, tothe court?a.Franklin Rooseveltb.Woodrow Wilsonc.Lyndon Johnsond.Jimmy CarterAnswer: e
Page: 37043. How have views of the lower federal courts changed in the past three decades?Page: 371-372
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44. Before the appointment of Justice Sonia Sotomayor in 2009, there had been, in the history ofthe Supreme Court, ________ female justice(s) and ________ black justice(s).Page: 370
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45. Because of the insight it gives into their doctrinal views, presidents tend to prefer SupremeCourt nominees who have
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Page: 36946. Which of the following is NOT one of the trends evident in the judiciary over the past sixtyyears?a.The court system has grown increasingly accessible to private citizens.b.The Supreme Court has expanded its role in shaping public policy.c.The Supreme Court has demonstrated a willingness to investigate a broader range ofjudicial questions.d.Interest groups have increasingly relied on lawsuits rather than elections to achieve theirgoals.e.The court system has grown less accessible to business groups and other private interests.
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