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Here Comes the Judge Trivia Quiz

All rise and identify these famous American judges.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Helene61

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
318

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Question 1 of 10

1. This judge became famous by giving the Oath of Office to a President of the United States aboard Air Force One. Hint

Sandra Day O'Connor

Sarah T. Hughes

Jane Brolin

Ruth Bader Ginsberg

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Hispanic woman grew up in the crime ridden Fort Apache area of the Bronx in New York City and made it to the Supreme Court through intelligence, self discipline and hard work. Hint

Florence Allen

Ruth Bader Gonazales

Sonia Sotomayor

Eve Cardozo

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Question 3 of 10

3. This famous Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presided at the Conspiracy Trial of Aaron Burr in 1807. Hint

John Marshall

Salmon P. Chase

Roger Taney

John Quincy Adams

4. This judge presided at the trial of Dred Scott vs. Sanford. It was he who disgraced his name forever saying that "Black slaves were not citizens of the United States at the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and therefore not protected under its laws." Hint

Judge De Lancey

Judge George Wallace

Judge Richard Henry Lee

Judge Roger Taney

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Question 5 of 10

5. This female judge was a pioneer for women of color in the legal profession. She was the first African American woman to graduate from the Yale School of Law. Hint

Judge Florence Allen

Judge Sojourner Truth

Judge Barbara Jordan

Judge Jane Bolin

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Question 6 of 10

6. This famous Justice of the Supreme Court was known as 'The People's Lawyer". He championed social justice, pro bono work and even has a kind of legal brief named after him. Hint

Benjamin Cardozo

Robert Jackson

Felix Frankfurter

Louis B. Brandeis

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed this first African American judge to the Supreme Court. Mr. Johnson said, "It is the right time and the right man." Name this important judge. Hint

Thurgood Marshall

Felix Frankfurter

Hugo Black

Randolf Scott

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Question 8 of 10

8. This brilliant judge had a reputation for writing "Legal Literature". He graduated from Harvard Law School and was the most quoted judge in American courts of law. Hint

Louis B. Brandeis

Hugo Black

Benjamin Cardozo

Learned Hand

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Chief Justice's name is attached forever to the controversial report of the Commission which investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Hint

Justice Marshall

Justice Brennan

Earl Warren

Justice Rayburn

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Question 10 of 10

10. This respected and well loved NYC Appeals Court Judge fought monopolies throughout his career. He also maintained and helped secure American Common Law. Hint

Adam Schenck

Learned Hand

Benjamin Cardozo

Fiorello LaGuardia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This judge became famous by giving the Oath of Office to a President of the United States aboard Air Force One.

Answer: Sarah T. Hughes

Judge Sarah T. Hughes (1896-1985) had served in the Texas State Legislature. In 1961, President Kennedy appointed her as a judge. Then on November 22, 1963, Judge Hughes was called and administered the Oath of Office to the new president, Lyndon Baines Johnson, aboard Air Force One.

2. This Hispanic woman grew up in the crime ridden Fort Apache area of the Bronx in New York City and made it to the Supreme Court through intelligence, self discipline and hard work.

Answer: Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor was chosen for the court by President Obama. Fort Apache is a notoriously crime ridden area of New York. She attended a Catholic school and worked very hard to accomplish her goals and achieve the distinction of being the first Hispanic member of the court.

3. This famous Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presided at the Conspiracy Trial of Aaron Burr in 1807.

Answer: John Marshall

Chief Justice John Marshall (1755-1835) was the longest serving Chief Justice serving 34 years. Although Thomas Jefferson was against Burr, Justice Marshall kept to the law regarding a requirement for 'Overt Evidence' in such trials and Burr was acquitted.

Answer: Judge Roger Taney

Judge Taney (1777-1864) was a product of his Southern plantation pre-Civil War upbringing. He advocated states' rights and infamously expressed the racist sentiments of his time.

5. This female judge was a pioneer for women of color in the legal profession. She was the first African American woman to graduate from the Yale School of Law.

Answer: Judge Jane Bolin

Judge Bolin (1908-2007) fought for civil rights and women's rights her entire life. She achieved many firsts as a jurist and lawyer with an impeccable reputation for integrity.

6. This famous Justice of the Supreme Court was known as 'The People's Lawyer". He championed social justice, pro bono work and even has a kind of legal brief named after him.

Answer: Louis B. Brandeis

Judge Louis B. Brandeis (1856-1941) was appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 37. His appointment was contested not only because of prejudice against his Jewish heritage but also because he was known to be incorruptible. His fame as a man of brilliance and public advocacy are legendary. His "Brandeis Brief" is famous for its clarity, and reliance on evidence.

7. In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed this first African American judge to the Supreme Court. Mr. Johnson said, "It is the right time and the right man." Name this important judge.

Answer: Thurgood Marshall

Justice Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. He served on many historically important decisions of the court including Brown vs. The Board of Education, which ended segregation in American schools.

8. This brilliant judge had a reputation for writing "Legal Literature". He graduated from Harvard Law School and was the most quoted judge in American courts of law.

Answer: Learned Hand

Billings Learned Hand (1872-1961) was a judge and judicial philosopher. He is the most often quoted judge in the history of the Supreme Court. His writings are so eloquent that they are referred to as "Legal Literature".

9. This Chief Justice's name is attached forever to the controversial report of the Commission which investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Answer: Earl Warren

Chief Justice Earl Warren (1891-1974) was the head of the committee investigating President Kennedy's assassination. This became known as "The Warren Report". He was renowned for his social liberalism and for being elected to the governorship of California three times.

10. This respected and well loved NYC Appeals Court Judge fought monopolies throughout his career. He also maintained and helped secure American Common Law.

Answer: Benjamin Cardozo

Judge Benjamin Cardozo (1870-1938) was a beloved judge, whose warmth and caring personality and adherence to the law made his tenure in the Appeals Court a famous one.

Source: Author Helene61

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