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Question 39

System of GovernmentAmerican Government

Question 39: How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Answer

nine (9)

Why this matters

There are 9 justices on the Supreme Court. The number 9 is odd, so there are no tie votes. Congress chose this number in 1869.

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