Before joining the Supreme Court, Taney held which federal position?
Vice President
Postmaster General
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Answer
The response "Attorney General" correctly identifies the federal position held by Roger Taney prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court. Taney served as the 15th Attorney General of the United States from 1831 to 1833, during the administration of President Andrew Jackson. In this role, he provided legal advice to the President and represented the federal government in legal matters.
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