Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman on the US Supreme Court

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The Major Parties The US has two major political parties the Democratic and Republican Parties Democrats are usually more liberal and believe the government should do more for citizens Republicans are usually more conservative and believe the government should step back and let individuals take more responsibility for themselves But Cruz wasn't satisfied He held up another children's book about racism He read passages to Jackson and then asked her whether she agreed This time Jackson didn't hesitate Senator she said I have not reviewed any of those books any of those ideas They don't come up in my work as a judge which I am respectfully here to address Jackson smiled as she spoke but her words were serious Clearly she could lead under pressure advocate for herself and respect others These qualities made her a standout candidate for the Supreme Court Standout Student Jackson was born Ketanji Onyika Brown on September 14 1970 in Washington DC Her parents Johnny and