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kfurse

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What was significant about Robert Borks nomination to the Supreme Court?
 
  a. It represented one of the least divisive confirmation hearings in the Senates history.
  b. It was the only debate to lead to a unanimous confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee.
  c. This was the first time a nominee refused to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  d. This was the first time a nomination debate focused on the nominees view on legal issues, rather than solely on his competence, integrity, and judicial temperament.
  e. This was the last confirmation hearing conducted by the House of Representatives.

Question 2

What event ensured that impeachment would not be used in the future as a method to remove justices for their judicial opinions?
 
  a. The impeachment of Andrew Johnson
  b. Roosevelts court-packing plan
  c. The acquittal of Associate Justice Samuel Chase
  d. The Midnight appointments
  e. The Dred Scott decision



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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