United StatesQuestion 39 (2008 list) · System of government
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
- a5
- b7
- c9Correct answer
- d12
Why?
There are nine justices on the Supreme Court: the Chief Justice and eight associate justices. The number is set by a law passed by Congress.
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