In which decade did Edith Jones become a circuit judge?
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
Answer
Edith Jones became a circuit judge in the 1980s. She was nominated by Ronald Reagan to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1981, and she was confirmed by the United States Senate in 1982. She served on the Fifth Circuit for over 30 years, and she was known for her conservative views. She retired from the Fifth Circuit in 2017.
The Remarkable Edith Jones: Test Your Knowledge on the Influential American Judge
More Questions
What was Edith Jones's position before becoming a circuit judge?
How many sides does the Fifth Circuit symbol, a pentagon, have?
Which President was in office when Edith Jones was confirmed as a circuit judge?
What legislation created the new seat Jones was nominated to?
When did Jones receive her commission as a Circuit Judge?
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox