Which two justices did President George H. W. Bush appoint to the Supreme Court?

Which two justices did President George H. W. Bush appoint to the Supreme Court?

• A. Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Clarence Thomas
• B. David Souter and Clarence Thomas
• C. Antonin Scalia and David Hackett Souter
• D. Anthony M. Kennedy and Sandra Day O'Connor

Answer: (B)

George H. W. Bush filled two seats on the Supreme Court with David Souter and Clarence Thomas. Souter was nominated in 1990 to replace Justice Brennan and was confirmed that year. Thomas was nominated in 1991 to replace Justice Marshall and was confirmed the next year. The other listed justices were appointed by different presidents: Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Clinton; Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, and Sandra Day O’Connor by Reagan. So the two appointees associated with Bush are Souter and Thomas.

George H. W. Bush filled two seats on the Supreme Court with David Souter and Clarence Thomas. Souter was nominated in 1990 to replace Justice Brennan and was confirmed that year. Thomas was nominated in 1991 to replace Justice Marshall and was confirmed the next year. The other listed justices were appointed by different presidents: Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Clinton; Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, and Sandra Day O’Connor by Reagan. So the two appointees associated with Bush are Souter and Thomas.