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Which of the following is true about members of the Supreme Court? Check all that apply.(2 points)

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The number of justices on the Supreme Court is set in the Constitution.
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is set in the Constitution.

People nominated to the Supreme Court must have a degree in law.
People nominated to the Supreme Court must have a degree in law.

Supreme Court can choose which cases the justices want to hear.
Supreme Court can choose which cases the justices want to hear.

Justices are appointed for life.

1 answer

The following statements about members of the Supreme Court are true:

  1. Supreme Court can choose which cases the justices want to hear. - This is true; the Supreme Court has discretion in selecting the cases it will review, typically through a process called "certiorari."

  2. Justices are appointed for life. - This is also true; Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, serving until they choose to resign, retire, or are removed through impeachment.

The other two statements are not true:

  • The number of justices on the Supreme Court is not set in the Constitution. Instead, it is determined by Congress. It has varied over time; currently, there are nine justices.

  • While having a degree in law is common for Supreme Court nominees, it is not a formal requirement. There is no specific requirement for a legal degree in the Constitution or federal law.

So the correct answers are:

  • Supreme Court can choose which cases the justices want to hear.
  • Justices are appointed for life.