The Senate's Confirmation Hearings for Judge Robert Bork's Appointment to the U.S

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Senate's confirmation hearings for Judge Robert Bork's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court were notable because

• A) it was the first time ever that the Senate rejected a president's Supreme Court nominee.
• B) it ushered in a new era of less contentious Supreme Court nominations.
• C) some senators aggressively attacked Bork's character and record in a public way.
• D) Bork's hearing was the first one ever that was televised and open to the public.

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