Elena Kagan And The Supreme Court

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1. Where was she law school dean?

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The correct answer is Harvard. This implies that she was the dean of the law school at Harvard University.

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2. Where did Elena Kagan grow up?

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Elena Kagan grew up in New York City.

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3. Which argument against her has NOT been made by a senior Senate Republican.

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The argument that "There are enough women on the Supreme Court already" has NOT been made by a senior Senate Republican. This means that at least one senior Senate Republican has not raised this particular argument against her.

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4. Which law school did Elena Kagan attend?

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Elena Kagan attended Harvard Law School.

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5. Which Supreme Court justice did she serve as a law clerk?

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Thurgood Marshall is the correct answer because the question asks which Supreme Court justice she served as a law clerk. The other options are also Supreme Court justices, but there is no indication that she served as a law clerk for any of them.

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6. Upon Justice Stevens' departure, how many Protestants will sit on the Supreme Court?

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The question is asking about the number of Protestants who will sit on the Supreme Court after Justice Stevens' departure. The correct answer is 0 because Justice Stevens was the last Protestant justice on the Supreme Court, and upon his departure, there will be no Protestants remaining.

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7. If Elena Kagan is confirmed, how many Supreme Court justices would be Jewish?

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If Elena Kagan is confirmed, there would be a total of three Jewish Supreme Court justices. This is because the question is asking about the number of Jewish justices specifically if Elena Kagan is confirmed, and it is known that there are already two Jewish justices currently serving on the Supreme Court. Therefore, if Kagan is confirmed, the total number of Jewish justices would be three.

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8. Elena Kagan's best-known argument before the Supreme Court as Solicitor General was in the Citizens United case dealing with corporate involvement in U.S. politics. What was the result in the case?

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In the Citizens United case, Elena Kagan argued against corporate involvement in U.S. politics. The result of the case was a 5-4 defeat for her, indicating that the majority of the Supreme Court justices ruled against her position.

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9. How old is Elena Kagan?

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The given question asks for the age of Elena Kagan. Among the options provided, the correct answer is 50.

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10. Where did Elena Kagan first teach law?

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Elena Kagan first taught law at the University of Chicago.

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11. If Elena Kagan is confirmed, how many Supreme Court justices would boast Ivy League educations?

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If Elena Kagan is confirmed, all nine Supreme Court justices would have Ivy League educations. This is because the question is asking about the total number of justices with Ivy League educations, and if Kagan is confirmed, she would join the other eight justices who already have Ivy League backgrounds. Therefore, the correct answer is 9.

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12. Where did she first meet Barack Obama?

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Michelle Obama first met Barack Obama at the University of Chicago.

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13. How many Catholics currently sit on the Supreme Court?

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There are currently six Catholics who sit on the Supreme Court. This information can be verified through public records and official sources.

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14. Where did Elena Kagan go to college as an undergraduate?

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Elena Kagan attended Princeton University for her undergraduate studies.

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15. How many Republicans voted to confirm Elena Kagan as Solicitor General in 2009?

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In 2009, seven Republicans voted to confirm Elena Kagan as Solicitor General.

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16. Which of Texas' senators voted for Elena Kagan's confirmation as Solicitor General?

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Neither of Texas' senators, Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, voted for Elena Kagan's confirmation as Solicitor General.

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17. How many women have been nominated for the Supreme Court?

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Harriet Miers was nominated by President Bush, but her nomination was withdrawn after three weeks. Three others before Kagan have been nominated and confirmed.

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18. How many Supreme Court justices had no prior judicial experience when they were nominated?

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The correct answer is 40. This means that all 40 Supreme Court justices had prior judicial experience when they were nominated.

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19. What city does she consider her official hometown now?

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The given correct answer is Boston. This suggests that the person in question considers Boston as their official hometown.

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20. Who was the first presidential candidate she worked for on staff?

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The correct answer is Michael Dukakis. This suggests that the person in question worked for Michael Dukakis as a staff member during his presidential campaign.

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21. Which of these jobs did Elena Kagan hold in the Clinton White House?

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Elena Kagan held the job of Domestic Policy Adviser in the Clinton White House. This role involved providing advice and guidance to the President on various domestic policy issues. As a Domestic Policy Adviser, Kagan would have been responsible for analyzing and formulating policy recommendations, conducting research, and coordinating with other White House staff and agencies to develop and implement domestic policy initiatives.

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Where was she law school dean?
Where did Elena Kagan grow up?
Which argument against her has NOT been made by a senior Senate...
Which law school did Elena Kagan attend?
Which Supreme Court justice did she serve as a law clerk?
Upon Justice Stevens' departure, how many Protestants will sit on the...
If Elena Kagan is confirmed, how many Supreme Court justices would be...
Elena Kagan's best-known argument before the Supreme Court as...
How old is Elena Kagan?
Where did Elena Kagan first teach law?
If Elena Kagan is confirmed, how many Supreme Court justices would...
Where did she first meet Barack Obama?
How many Catholics currently sit on the Supreme Court?
Where did Elena Kagan go to college as an undergraduate?
How many Republicans voted to confirm Elena Kagan as Solicitor General...
Which of Texas' senators voted for Elena Kagan's confirmation as...
How many women have been nominated for the Supreme Court?
How many Supreme Court justices had no prior judicial experience when...
What city does she consider her official hometown now?
Who was the first presidential candidate she worked for on staff?
Which of these jobs did Elena Kagan hold in the Clinton White House?
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