Jewish Supreme Court Justices Quiz

Who was the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice in the United States?

• Louis Brandeis

• Benjamin Cardozo

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Felix Frankfurter

What was a significant challenge Louis Brandeis faced during his nomination?

• Opposition due to anti-Semitism

• Political scandals

• Lack of legal experience

• Financial difficulties

Which movement was Louis Brandeis a critical leader in?

• Labor Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

• Zionist Movement

• Environmental Movement

What was Benjamin Cardozo known for supporting during his time on the Supreme Court?

• New Deal legislation

• Isolationist policies

• Prohibition laws

• Monetary reform

Which justice was rumored to have opposed Cardozo's appointment due to his Jewish heritage?

• Abe Fortas

• Felix Frankfurter

• James McReynolds

• Arthur Goldberg

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

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Elena Kagan

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What did Ruth Bader Ginsburg describe as 'three strikes against her' during her career?

• Being Jewish, a woman, and a young mother

• Being a student, a woman, and an activist

• Being a minority, a woman, and unmarried

• Being a lawyer, a mother, and a feminist

Which president appointed Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court?

• George H. W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

What did Justice Stephen Breyer say is central to Judaism?

• Tradition

• Charity

• Justice

• Education

How did Elena Kagan describe the attention her Jewish heritage received during her nomination?

• Highly controversial

• Critically analyzed

• Barely attracted attention

• Widely celebrated