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Supreme Court Justices

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Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?

  1. Thurgood Marshall

  2. Clarence Thomas

  3. William H. Hastie

  4. Robert L. Carter

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice, serving from 1967 to 1991.

Who was the longest-serving Supreme Court Justice?

  1. William O. Douglas

  2. John Marshall

  3. Stephen G. Breyer

  4. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William O. Douglas served on the Supreme Court for 36 years, from 1939 to 1975.

Who was the youngest person to be appointed to the Supreme Court?

  1. Joseph Story

  2. Elena Kagan

  3. Clarence Thomas

  4. Neil M. Gorsuch

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joseph Story was appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 32 in 1811.

Who was the only Supreme Court Justice to be impeached?

  1. Samuel Chase

  2. William Blount

  3. John Pickering

  4. James Peck

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samuel Chase was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1804, but was acquitted by the Senate.

Who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court?

  1. Sandra Day O'Connor

  2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  3. Elena Kagan

  4. Sonia Sotomayor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, from 1981 to 2006.

Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice?

  1. Sonia Sotomayor

  2. Elena Kagan

  3. Clarence Thomas

  4. Stephen G. Breyer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonia Sotomayor was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 2009.

Who was the first Asian American Supreme Court Justice?

  1. Stephen G. Breyer

  2. Elena Kagan

  3. Clarence Thomas

  4. Neil M. Gorsuch

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephen G. Breyer was the first Asian American Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1994.

Who was the first openly gay Supreme Court Justice?

  1. Elena Kagan

  2. Sonia Sotomayor

  3. Neil M. Gorsuch

  4. Brett M. Kavanaugh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elena Kagan was the first openly gay Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 2010.

Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

  1. John G. Roberts

  2. Clarence Thomas

  3. Stephen G. Breyer

  4. Samuel A. Alito

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John G. Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, appointed in 2005.

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

  1. 8

  2. 9

  3. 10

  4. 11

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?

  1. 10 years

  2. 15 years

  3. Life

  4. Until retirement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Supreme Court Justices serve for life, or until they retire.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To make laws

  3. To enforce laws

  4. To review lower court decisions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court's primary role is to interpret the Constitution.

What is the process for appointing a Supreme Court Justice?

  1. The President nominates a candidate, who is then confirmed by the Senate

  2. The President nominates a candidate, who is then confirmed by the House of Representatives

  3. The Supreme Court nominates a candidate, who is then confirmed by the Senate

  4. The Supreme Court nominates a candidate, who is then confirmed by the House of Representatives

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President nominates a candidate for the Supreme Court, who is then confirmed by the Senate.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the checks and balances system?

  1. To check the power of the President

  2. To check the power of Congress

  3. To check the power of the states

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court plays a role in checking the power of the President, Congress, and the states.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's decisions?

  1. They are binding on all lower courts

  2. They can be overturned by Congress

  3. They can be overturned by the President

  4. They can be overturned by the states

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Supreme Court decisions are binding on all lower courts.

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