United StatesQuestion 52 (2025 list) · System of government
What is the highest court in the United States?
- aThe Supreme CourtCorrect answer
- bThe U.S. Court of Appeals
- cThe U.S. District Court
- dThe U.S. Tax Court
Why?
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. Its decisions cannot be appealed to any other court.
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How many seats are on the Supreme Court?Correct answer:Nine (9)
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How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?Correct answer:Five (5)
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How long do Supreme Court justices serve?Correct answer:For life
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?Correct answer:To be independent of politics
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