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.

Justices are appointed for life.
Justices are appointed for life.

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

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

Answer 1

Here are the correct statements about members of the Supreme Court:

1. Justices are appointed for life. - True. Supreme Court justices are appointed for life unless they resign, retire, or are removed (which is very rare).

2. Supreme Court can choose which cases the justices want to hear. - True. The Supreme Court has discretion over the cases it chooses to hear, typically selecting cases that have significant legal implications or important constitutional issues.

The other two statements are false:

• The number of justices on the Supreme Court is set in the Constitution. - False. The Constitution does not specify the number of justices; it can be changed by legislation. Currently, there are nine justices.

• People nominated to the Supreme Court must have a degree in law. - False. There is no formal requirement that nominees have a law degree, although in practice, nearly all justices have had legal training or experience.

So, the true statements are:

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