When did SCOTUS say this??
“The President is now a king above the law.”
When is 21st century (2024)? — Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Trump v. United States, dissent.
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in 1933, sliced bread had been commercially available for only five years.
True. Introduced in 1928.
This woman, up for reelection in 2026, became the first woman elected governor of MA in 2022. She and Tina Kotek of Oregon also made history as simultaneously being elected the first openly lesbian governors in the US.
Who is Maura Healey?
This originally derogatory nickname for a Texas Senate candidate coined by his opponent has been co-oped by the Senator’s campaign and they are now selling it on merch
Who is James Tali-freako?
In response to a question about representation on the bench, this iconic justice responded “When there are nine”
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
“The Constitution does not prohibit legislatures from enacting stupid laws.”
When is 21st century (2008)? — Justice John Paul Stevens, New York State Board of Elections v. Lopez Torres, concurrence, recounting Justice Thurgood Marshall's remark.
When Justice Clarence Thomas was born, the microwave oven had already been invented
True. Microwave cooking technology emerged in 1945.
This long-time MA Democrat is up for reelection in the Senate.
Who is Ed Markey?
This state's Democratic Candidate's slogan is “Fish, Family, & Freedom”
What is Alaska?
This current supreme court justice once said: “Your legal career is but a means to an end, and... that end is building the kingdom of God”
Who is Amy Coney Barrett
Context: During a 2006 commencement address at the Notre Dame Law School.
“Today the Court launches a missile to kill a mouse.”
When is 20th century (1992)? — Justice Harry Blackmun, Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, dissent.
When Justice Sonia Sotomayor was born in 1954, humans had already launched a satellite into space.
False. Sputnik 1 launched in 1957.
The number of ballot questions this election
What is nine?
While campaigning in Georgia, Senator Ossoff was the first to make a public high profile defense to Trump’s odd relationship with this staffer
Who is Natalie Harp?
This current supreme court justice stated: “A judge can't have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge's only obligation - and it's a solemn obligation - is to the rule of law.”
Who is Samuel Alito?
Context: During his confirmation hearings to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
“The broccoli horrible.”
When is 21st century (2012)? — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, NFIB v. Sebelius, opinion discussing the Affordable Care Act.
When Justice John Roberts was born in 1955, the first commercial jet airliner had already carried paying passengers.
True. The de Havilland Comet entered commercial service in 1952.
This Republican candidate for governor has said he will govern alone, if elected, after his running mate was recently arrested for an OUI and withdrew from the ticket.
Who is Mike Minogue?
This senate candidate is a multi-billionaire
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?
Which deceased SCOTUS justice once stated “In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute”
Who is Thurgood Marshall
Context: In the case Furman v. Georgia, a case discussing the constitutionality of the death penalty
“The Constitution is not a suicide pact.”
When is 20th century (1963)? — Justice Arthur Goldberg, Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, majority opinion.
Justice Samuel Alito was born in the same year that the first credit card was invented.
True, if counting the Diners Club charge card introduced in 1950.
These two other states have the all-party primary system proposed in Ballot Question #3.
What are California and Washington?
While on the campaign trail in South Carolina, Trump explained that he called Google CEO to re-name this body of water after him (after earlier success with the Gulf of Mexico)
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This famous 20th century supreme court justice once said “Justice is not to be taken by storm. She is to be wooed by slow advances.”
Who is Benjamin N. Cardozo
Context: From a lecture delivered at the Yale University Law School in 1923