The Judiciary- Who's Who On The Supreme Court
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Name that Justice:
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Name that Justice:
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The answer to the question is Scalia because the name given in the question is Scalia.Rate this question:
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Name that Justice:
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The correct answer for this question is "Breyer" because the question asks to name a justice, and Breyer is the name of a justice.Rate this question:
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Name that Justice:
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The correct answer for this question is Sotomayor because Sotomayor is the name of a Justice.Rate this question:
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Name that Justice:
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The given answer "Alito" is the correct response to the question "Name that Justice." It is likely referring to Samuel Alito, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.Rate this question:
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Name that Justice:
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Name that Justice:
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Name that Justice:
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Name that Justice:
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Which of the following is not considered a liberal justice?
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Kennedy
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Sotomayor
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Kagan
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Breyer
Correct Answer
A. KennedyExplanation
Kennedy is not considered a liberal justice because during his tenure on the Supreme Court, he often sided with conservative justices on key issues. He was known for being a swing vote, occasionally leaning towards more liberal positions on certain social issues, but overall his voting record aligned more closely with conservative ideologies. This is in contrast to justices like Sotomayor, Kagan, and Breyer, who are generally considered to be more liberal in their judicial philosophy and voting patterns.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not considered a conservative justice?
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Kennedy
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Alito
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Thomas
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Ginsburg
Correct Answer
D. GinsburgExplanation
Ginsburg is not considered a conservative justice because she was known for her liberal views and was a part of the liberal wing of the Supreme Court. Throughout her career, Ginsburg consistently advocated for progressive causes and was a strong advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights. She often dissented in cases where the conservative justices held the majority opinion, further highlighting her liberal stance. Therefore, Ginsburg stands out from the other options as the only justice who is not considered conservative.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is considered both a conservative and a liberal justice?
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Kennedy
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Roberts
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Sotomayor
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Thomas
Correct Answer
A. KennedyExplanation
Kennedy is considered both a conservative and a liberal justice because he has made decisions that align with both conservative and liberal ideologies throughout his tenure on the Supreme Court. He has been known to side with the conservative justices on issues such as gun rights and campaign finance, but has also sided with the liberal justices on issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion rights. This makes him a swing vote on many important cases and contributes to his reputation as a justice who is not strictly aligned with one ideology.Rate this question:
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What is the last name of the Chief Justice?
Correct Answer
RobertsExplanation
The last name of the Chief Justice is Roberts.Rate this question:
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