Question 54 of 128

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

Accepted Answers

  • • Five (5)

Why This Matters

A majority of justices (5 out of 9) must agree to decide a case. This is called a majority opinion.

Memory Tip

5 out of 9 = majority needed to decide.

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System of Government(American Government)

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