Which of the following accurately describes the structure of the Supreme Court?

Question

A.
nine associate justices
B.
four junior justices, three associate justices, and the chief justice
C.
eight associate justices and one chief justice
D.
eight chief justices and one associate justice

Answer 1

The accurate description of the structure of the Supreme Court is:

C. eight associate justices and one chief justice

The Supreme Court of the United States consists of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, making a total of nine justices.