Question 53
Courts
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

There are nine justices on the Supreme Court. The president nominates Supreme Court justices. The Senate votes to confirm them. Supreme Court justices have the job for life or until they decide to retire. There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.

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