Who determines the number of justices that serve on the Supreme Court of the US?

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Who determines the number of justices that serve on the Supreme Court of the US?

2007-09-27 14:23:14 · 3 answers · asked by larryphenix 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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The United States Constitution does not specify the size of the Supreme Court; instead, Congress has the power to fix the number of Justices.

Look at FDRs attempt to 'pack the court'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary_Reorganization_Bill_of_1937

2007-09-27 14:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by Ice 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is fixed by law. There are nine members, including the Chief Justice. Franklin Roosevelt tried to "pack" the Court
during his administration, but failed, thank goodness.

2007-09-27 14:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The constitution, I believe.

2007-09-27 14:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by Steve B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋