American GovernmentQuestion 40 of 128
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
a.Seven (7)
b.Twelve (12)
c.Fifteen (15)
d.Nine (9)
Explanation
The Supreme Court currently has nine justices. This includes one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The number is set by Congress, not the Constitution, and has been nine since 1869.
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