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(10) i am most grateful to this country. i stand here today know that my confirmation as an associate justice of the supreme court would never have been possible without the opportunities presented to me by this nation. more than two centuries ago, in a constitution that contains fewer than 5,000 words, our founders set forth their vision for this new land. their self - proclaimed task was to form a more perfect union, to establish justice, and to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity. 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. (11) our constitution has survived domestic and international tumult, including a civil war, two world wars, and the catastrophe of september 11th. it draws together people of all races, faiths, and backgrounds from all across this country who carry its words and values in our heart. it is this nation’s faith in a more perfect union that allows a puerto rican girl from the bronx to stand here now (applause) (12) i am struck again today by the wonder of my own life, and the life we in america are so privileged to lead. in reflecting on my life experiences, 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. that is what our system of justice requires, and it is the foundation of the american people’s faith in the rule of law, and it is why i am so passionate about the law. (13) i am deeply humbled by the sacred responsibility of upholding our laws and safeguarding the rights and freedoms set forth in our constitution. i ask not just my family and friends, but i ask all americans, to wish me divine guidance and wisdom in administering my new office. (14) i thank you all again for the love and support you have shown me. and i thank president obama and the united states senate for the tremendous honor and privilege they have granted me. thank you. (applause) 3 select the correct answer from each drop - down menu. how does sotomayor unfold the idea that she is prepared to serve as a supreme court justice in paragraph first, sotomayor then, she mentions the judicial oath of office has remained the same talks about how some people have a privileged life uses an example to show her long commitment to justice states the basic requirements of america’s rule of law

Explanation:

To determine how Sotomayor unfolds her preparedness, we analyze the options:

• For the first drop - down (First, Sotomayor...): The option "uses an example to show her long commitment to justice" fits as she mentions her judicial oath taken almost two decades ago, showing long - term dedication.
• For the second drop - down (Then, she...): The option "mentions the judicial oath of office has remained the same" aligns with her reflection on the oath's consistency in judging without bias.

Answer:

First, Sotomayor: uses an example to show her long commitment to justice
Then, she: mentions the judicial oath of office has remained the same