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What was Kamala Harris's primary focus during her early legal career as a deputy district attorney?
What was Kamala Harris's primary focus during her early legal career as a deputy district attorney?
- Environmental law
- Civil rights cases
- Corporate fraud
- Sexual assault and drug trafficking (correct)
In which year did Kamala Harris become the Attorney General of California?
In which year did Kamala Harris become the Attorney General of California?
- 2014
- 2011 (correct)
- 2008
- 2017
Which historically Black university did Kamala Harris attend?
Which historically Black university did Kamala Harris attend?
- Howard University (correct)
- Florida A&M University
- Morehouse College
- Spelman College
What significant milestone did Kamala Harris achieve when she took office as Vice President?
What significant milestone did Kamala Harris achieve when she took office as Vice President?
From which law school did Kamala Harris earn her law degree?
From which law school did Kamala Harris earn her law degree?
What role did Kamala Harris take on in 2017 that marked her entry into national politics?
What role did Kamala Harris take on in 2017 that marked her entry into national politics?
What issue areas did Kamala Harris focus on as a U.S. Senator?
What issue areas did Kamala Harris focus on as a U.S. Senator?
Who is Kamala Harris married to?
Who is Kamala Harris married to?
Flashcards
Who is Kamala Harris?
Who is Kamala Harris?
Kamala Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California. She is the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States.
What is Kamala Harris' ethnicity?
What is Kamala Harris' ethnicity?
Kamala Harris's mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a cancer researcher from India, and her father, Donald Harris, is an economist from Jamaica.
Where did Kamala Harris get her undergraduate degree?
Where did Kamala Harris get her undergraduate degree?
Kamala Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C., where she earned a degree in political science and economics.
What is Kamala Harris' highest level of education?
What is Kamala Harris' highest level of education?
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What was Kamala Harris' first legal job?
What was Kamala Harris' first legal job?
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What political positions did Kamala Harris hold before becoming Vice President?
What political positions did Kamala Harris hold before becoming Vice President?
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How did Kamala Harris become Vice President?
How did Kamala Harris become Vice President?
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What is unique about Kamala Harris's role as Vice President?
What is unique about Kamala Harris's role as Vice President?
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Study Notes
Kamala Harris
- Born October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California
- Mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a cancer researcher from India
- Father, Donald Harris, was an economist from Jamaica
- Grew up in a multicultural household, spending part of her childhood in Canada
- Attended Howard University, earning a degree in political science and economics
- Received law degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- Began legal career as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County, California, focusing on sexual assault, drug trafficking, and gang violence
- Elected District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003
- Became Attorney General of California in 2011, serving until 2017
- Known for progressive stance on criminal justice reform
- Married attorney Doug Emhoff in 2014, becoming a stepmother to his two children
- Entered national politics in 2017, elected as a U.S. Senator from California
- Became prominent for sharp questioning during Senate hearings, focused on healthcare, immigration, and criminal justice reform
- Chosen as Joe Biden's running mate in 2020 presidential election
- Became the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States, taking office on January 20, 2021
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Explore the life and career of Kamala Harris, from her multicultural upbringing to her rise as a prominent U.S. Senator. This quiz covers her education, legal career, and impact on criminal justice reform. Test your knowledge about her achievements and personal life.
