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Official question #53US Citizenship Test

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

Correct answer

Nine (9)

Also accepted: Nine · 9

Why

The Supreme Court has nine seats: the Chief Justice and eight associate justices. The number is set by Congress and has been nine since 1869.

Answer choices

  • ASeven (7)
  • BEleven (11)
  • CTwelve (12)
  • DNine (9)