Court Justices
Cases
Well-known Justices
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How many court justices are there?
There are eight court justices with a chief justice, so nine in total.
100
Once the supreme court makes a decision, it can only be changed by another supreme court decision or by ...
Or by amending (changing) the constitution.
100
Why is Sonia Sotamayor a well-known justice?
Sonia was well-known because she got a lot of sexist remarks in the supreme court. Also, because she was first Hispanic.
200
Why is there 9 people in court?
There are 9 people in court to have a deciding vote.
200
When does the chief vote on a case?
The chief votes on a case when the justices can't compromise.
200
Who is James F. Byrnes?
James Byrnes was a well-known justice, because he dropped out of high school at the age of 14.
300
There has been eight supreme court justices with a chief since when?
There have been eight supreme court justices with a chief justice since 1869.
300
How do they decide cases?
They decide cases by voting.
300
How long is a term as a justice?
A term for a justice is a life-time as long as they show, "good behavior."
400
In 1937, Franklin Roosevelt attempted to add how many more justices to the supreme court?
Franklin Roosevelt attempted to add 6 more justices to the supreme court.
400
How many cases are actually accepted in the supreme court a year?
80 to 100 cases are actually accepted a year.
400
Which justice is the chief?
John G. Roberts is the chief.
500
Give two requirements to become a justice.
Any two of these: Study the law under mentor (few law schools) No certain age. Don’t have to be born in the U.S. Been a lawyer. Attended law school.
500
About how many cases are sent to the supreme court each year?
About 7,500 cases are sent to the supreme court each year.
500
How many members of the current justices are boys and girls?
There are 3 girls and 6 boys.
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