After Lincoln was elected, for the first time in American history which of the following was true?
A. The President and the Supreme Court were aligned against the extension of slavery.
B. The President and a majority of both houses of Congress were aligned against slavery's extension.
C. The Supreme Court and a majority of both houses of Congress were aligned against the President over slavery.
D. An abolitionist who also owned slaves was President.
Answer: B
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A. Samuel Alito B. John Roberts C. Robert Bork D. Elena Kagan
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Under the Roberts Court, Brown v. Board of
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