WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE COLD WAR ERA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
President Reagan appointed Sandra Day O Connor as the first female
A
head of the Federal Reserve Board
B
chairperson of the Republican Party
C
candidate for the vice presidency
D
Justice of the Supreme Court
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Justice Potter Stewart retired in 1981, President Reagan fulfilled that promise by nominating O’Connor, noting that she was a “person for all seasons.” The Senate unanimously confirmed her appointment on September 21, 1981, and four days later, she took her seat on the Bench.

Detailed explanation-2: -On October 31, 2005, President George W. Bush nominated Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Justice Fathima M. Beevi was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -John Jay. The first Chief Justice had five of The Federalist essays, but his role as the first Chief Justice included two campaigns for governor in New York (while he was still a justice) and his negotiation of the controversial Jay Treaty with Great Britain.

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