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Question 39

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

  1. Twelve (12)
  2. Nine (9)
  3. Seven (7)
  4. Eleven (11)

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Official answer

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

Explanation

The Constitution does not fix the size of the Supreme Court; Congress sets it by statute and has changed it in the past. Because it can change, USCIS directs applicants to its test updates page for the current number.

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Question 39: How many justices are on the Supreme Court? · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena