In recent decades, presidents have occasionally emphasized racial and ethnic diversity when selecting Supreme Court justices. During the nineteenth century, what form of diversity was a factor when nominating potential justices?
a. economic diversity
b. gender diversity
c. there was no desire for a diverse high court
d. geographical diversity
e. diversity in educational background
ANS: D
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