When Justice Kennedy Met Ronald Reagan

The transcript recounts a visit to Sacramento by a governor and his advisers, where they discuss living arrangements and legal matters. The governor sets boundaries on topics he doesn't want to discuss, such as judicial appointments and politics. A surprise visit from Hollywood celebrities, including John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Charlton Heston, leads to a discussion about the Arts Commission's budget. The governor decides to veto the budget, believing the government shouldn't dictate art quality. The meeting ends with the celebrities dismayed by the decision.

What were the two topics the narrator preferred not to discuss with the governor?

• Judicial appointments and politics

• Hollywood movies and politics

• Legal work and arts

• State budgets and arts

Which Hollywood celebrities visited the governor's office unexpectedly?

• Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro

• James Stewart, Gregory Peck, and Cary Grant

• John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Charlton Heston

• Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, and Steve McQueen

What was the purpose of the Hollywood celebrities' visit to Sacramento?

• To discuss a new movie project

• To lobby for the Arts Commission budget

• To attend a political rally

• To visit a film festival

What was the original budget for the Arts Commission before the legislature's cut?

• 16 million

• 20 million

• 18 million

• 14 million

What was the governor's decision regarding the Arts Commission budget?

• He postponed the decision

• He increased the budget

• He approved the reduced budget

• He vetoed the entire budget