Early Life
Where was Ruth Bader Ginsburg born?
Brooklyn, New York
What job did Ruth have before becoming a judge?
What court did Ruth Bader Ginsburg serve on?
The Supreme Court of the United States.
What group of people did Ruth work hard to protect?
Women
What does "legacy" mean?
How someone is remembered.
What was Ruth's nickname that many people used?
RBG
Which famous law school(s) did Ruth attend?
Harvard Law School
Columbia Law School
Who appoints the Supreme Court justices?
The President
Ruth believed men and women should have what?
Equal rights
What nickname did fans give Ruth because of her strength?
The Notorious RBG
The importance of working hard.
Why was it hard for Ruth to get a job after law school?
Many employers did not want to hire women.
Which president appointed Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court?
President Bill Clinton
What does "gender equality" mean?
Men and women being treated the same under the law.
Why do many student learn about Ruth today?
She helped change laws and fights for equality.
What college did Ruth attend for her undergraduate degree?
Cornell University
What organization did Ruth help start to fight for women's rights?
The ACLU Women's Rights Project.
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
Nine
False (she believed equality helps everyone)
How did Ruth inspire young people?
By showing that standing up for fairness matters.
What major challenge did Ruth face as a woman in school and work?
Discrimination against women.
What type of cases did Ruth focus on as a lawyer?
In what year did Ruth join the Supreme Court?
1993
Why did Ruth sometimes disagree with other judges?
She believed the law should protect equality and fairness.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg showed that one person can what...
Make a difference and fight for justice.