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Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female judge to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Before joining the Supreme Court, she was a judge in Arizona. Sandra Day O'Connor was in office from 1981 until she retired in 2006.
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What is unusual about Sandra Day O'Connor becoming a supreme court justice?
She was the first woman appointed
Was Sandra Day O'Connor Jewish?
No, Sandra Day O'Connor's religion is listed as Anglican/Episcopalian.
Sandra Day O'Connor quote we don't accomplish anything quote?
"We don't accomplish anything in this world alone... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something." - Sandra Day O'Connor
What has Sandra Day O'Connor said on Bush v Gore?
Sandra Day O'Connor has had several comments about the case; most indicate she wasn't sure they'd made the right decision, but she didn't think allowing the recount to continue would have changed the outcome of the election.
In a January 28, 2010, interview with Wolf Blitzer for Real Clear Politics, O'Connor responded to Blitzer's question about whether the Supreme Court had made the right decision:
"I don't know. It was a hard decision to make.
"But I do know this. There were at least three separate recounts of the votes, the ballots, in the four counties where it was challenged. In not one of the recounts would the decision have changed. So I don't worry about it."
In contrast, O'Connor allegedly told Fox News in a 2005 interview that Bush v. Gore "held unconstitutional Florida's presidential election recount procedures, and thereby determined the outcome of the election."
In what year did President Reagan appoint the first woman to the US Supreme Court?
Ronald Reagan nominated the first female member of the US Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor, in 1981. She was sworn in on September 25, 1981, and retired in 2006.
What is the political party of Sandra Day O'Connor?
Sandra Day O'Connor is a Republican, but in spite this she has always been known as a moderate and had a reputation for fairness.
Who did President Reagan nominate as the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court?
Ronald Reagan nominated and appointed Sandra Day O'Connor as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court in 1981. O'Connor retired in January 2006.
Did Sandra Day O'Connor have girls?
No, Sandra did not have any girls. She had only three boys. Their names were Scott, Brian and Jay.
Who did Sandra Day O'Connor replace on the US Supreme Court?
President Ronald Reagan appointed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to replace Justice Potter Stewart, who retired in 1981. O'Connor served on the Court until January 2006, and was succeeded by the incumbent, Justice Samuel Alito.
Does Sandra Day O'Connor work?
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor retired from the US Supreme Court in 2006; however, she occasionally schedules speeches, teaches a two-week course each year on the Supreme Court at the University of Arizona law school, writes, and recently launched a website, OurCourts.org, that teaches middle school students about civics and the court system.
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What quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O'Connor?
A quotation often attributed to Sandra Day O'Connor is, "The power to make law is the power to make policy." This reflects her belief in the importance of the judiciary's role in shaping societal values and laws. O'Connor emphasized the need for a balanced approach to justice that considers the practical implications of legal decisions. Her perspective as the first female Supreme Court Justice often highlighted the significance of inclusivity and the rule of law.
