Q. 43 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Nine (9)
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Context
Congress sets the size of the Supreme Court by law, not the Constitution. The number has varied historically—from six justices in 1789 to ten in 1863—but has been nine since the Judiciary Act of 1869. All nine justices hear cases together; there are no panels or divisions.
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