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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

Why was Clarence Thomas's nomination to the Supreme Court strongly opposed by many Americans?

A) Thomas had too much experience as a judge at the federal court level.
B) Thomas was a black conservative who opposed affirmative action.
C) Anita Hill came forward to accuse Thomas of murder and rape.
D) Thomas was overtly favorable to homosexuals.

Question 2

What approach to social problems adopted by the Reagan and Bush (Sr.) administrations negatively impacted blacks?

A) They cut funds for the redevelopment of inner cities.
B) They favored the poor over the elite and middle class.
C) They appointed many blacks to government posts from a diversity of viewpoints.
D) They reoriented the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights by replacing all the previous members with whites.