Who, or what, determines how many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
A) The number is specified in Article III of the Constitution.
B) The number is based on population in the U.S.
C) Congress decides.
D) The president decides.
E) The judges decide, based on workload.

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The number of judges on the Supreme Court is not specified in the Constitution, but is determined by Congress through statute. The number has varied throughout history, from as few as five to as many as ten. Currently, there are nine Supreme Court justices.

Who, or What, Determines How Many Judges Sit on the Supreme