In Which of the Following Ways Is the Supreme Court

question 59

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways is the Supreme Court less diverse than in the past?

• A)There are fewer women on the current Court than in some previous years.
• B)Far more appointees come from elective office.
• C)Far more appointees come from the appellate courts.
• D)There are fewer minority judges on the current Court than in previous years.
• E)The average age of Court members is much higher than it has been in previous years.

---

Definitions:

Implied Covenant

A legal agreement that is not explicitly stated but is assumed to exist due to the nature of the transaction or relationship.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

A federal law in the United States that prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests, either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment, with certain exceptions.

Labor Department

A government department responsible for overseeing labor practices, employment, and workplace safety standards, often involved in creating and enforcing labor laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, requiring accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations in employment, public services, and telecommunications.