Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Composition

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the composition of the Supreme Court between 1994 and 2005:

• A)Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was named the first female Chief Justice
• B)Merrick Garland's nomination was delayed for approximately eleven years
• C)Harriet Miers was the first non-judge to serve on the U.S.Supreme Court
• D)The Supreme Court experienced no changes in its composition
• E)Chief Justice William Rehnquist was the first sitting member of the Supreme Court to die while serving.

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Definitions:

Moral Result

The outcome or impact of an action or decision judged according to ethical principles and moral values.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that promotes actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the majority of a population.

Laissez Faire

An economic philosophy advocating minimal governmental intervention in the market and the private sector.

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of goods and services, intended for profit.