Question

Geraldine Ferraro is best known as: a. a conservative who campaigned against the Equal Rights Amendment. b. the leader of the Redstockings. c. the first female candidate on a major-party presidential ticket. d. the first female Supreme Court justice. e. cofounder of the National Organization of Women (NOW).

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. The first female candidate on a major-party presidential ticket.

Explanation:

Geraldine Ferraro, also known as "Gerry" was one of the most prominent female figures in the politics of the United States. Ferraro worked as a district attorney and after this, she joined the U.S. House of Representatives. In these two stages of her life, Ferraro worked in pro of equality for women.

Besides this, in 1984 Geraldine Ferraro impacted the history of U.S. politics because she was the first female vice-president candidate as she was the running mate of Walter Mondale for the Presidential Elections of 1984. Also, this had a great impact because she was part of the Democratic party that was already one of the big political parties in the U.S. Although Geraldine Ferraro was not elected, her actions and political participation continued after this.

Answer 2

C. The First Woman Candidate on a Major-Party Presidential Ticket.