Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from paragraph 2.(2)... And we celebrate how, with their overwhelming vote to confirm Justice Sotomayor, the United States Senate -- Republicans and Democrats -- tore down yet one more barrier and affirmed our belief that in America, the doors of opportunity must be open to all.Why is it relevant to include the detail that both Democrats and Republicans approved Sonia Sotomayor's nomination? A. It emphasizes that Sonia Sotomayor inspired so many people across America with her extraordinary achievements. B. It confirms the ideal of American principles when people from different groups join together for a common goal. C. It affirms that they all knew her exceptional life story and therefore wanted to help her fulfill her aspirations. D. It draws a parallel between the founding fathers and the Senators who all were committed to breaking down barriers.

Select the correct answer.How does Sotomayor introduce the idea that the nation’s ideals helped her in her journey to become a Supreme Court justice? A. by addressing the judicial oath of office she took twenty years earlier B. by describing the goals and values of the Constitution C. by explaining that her mother embodied the American Dream work ethic D. by thanking the Judiciary Committee led by Chairperson Leahy

Select the correct answer.How does the President develop the idea that Sonia Sotomayor's appointment to the Supreme Court is especially important? A. He focuses on the sacrifices that Sotomayor's family made in order to support her dreams. B. He emphasizes the challenges she faced and continues to face in her professional journey. C. He explains how Sotomayor's struggles and achievements can serve as a model for what others can accomplish. D. He addresses how visionary the founders were by including timeless concepts in the Constitution.

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from paragraph 5.(5) "It's about every mother or father who looks at the sacrifices Justice Sotomayor's mother made, and the successes she and her brother have had, and thinks, I may not have much in my own life, but if I work hard enough, maybe my kids can have more."What argument is reflected in this excerpt? A. The successes that Justice Sotomayor and her brother had in their young lives were due to their hard work and perseverance. B. Justice Sotomayor's mother is an extraordinary parent who went beyond what could reasonably be expected of a parent. C. Parents should feel obligated to work harder so that they can model for their children the benefits of a strong work ethic. D. As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Justice Sotomayor will have an impact that goes beyond her personal accomplishment.

Which statement best illustrates a major theme in Justice Sotomayor's 2012 commencement speech at New York University?A.It's important to remember friends and family members who played a part in your success.B.You should establish yourself in a career that can do the most good for the most people.C.The New York Yankees have made a huge impact on both her life and her career.D.Each person is the center of his or her own universe and is special in his or her own way.

Select the correct answer.Read the sentence from paragraph 11.It is this nation's faith in a more perfect union that allows a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx to stand here now.Which reasoning from the passage validates this idea? A. "Our Constitution has survived domestic and international tumult, including a civil war, two world wars, and the catastrophe of September 11th." (paragraph 11) B. "And I want to convey my thanks to the Judiciary Committee, led by Chairperson Leahy, for conducting a respectful and timely hearing, and to all members of the Senate for approving the President's selection." (paragraph 9) C. "Over the years, the ideals at the heart of that document have endured, as subsequent generations have expanded those blessings, these rights and freedoms to more and more Americans." (paragraph 10) D. "I am thinking also today of the judicial oath of office that I first took almost two decades ago, and that I reiterated this past weekend -- to judge without respect to what a person looks like, where they come from, or whether they are rich or poor, and to treat all persons as equal under the law." (paragraph 12)