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1 U.S. Government Mr. Gibson
Supreme Court U.S. Government Mr. Gibson

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3 The Supreme Court (2011)

4 Justice Sonya Sotamayor
She was appointed by President Obama in 2009 to replace Justice David Souter who retired.

5 Justice Elena Kagan She was nominated by President Obama, and confirmed by the Senate on August 7, 2010. She became the 112th Justice and the 4th woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

6 The Supreme Court Building Washington D.C.

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8 “Blind” Justice She is blindfolded, holding a balanced scale in her right hand, and a sword in her left. What does this mean?

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