2008 test · Question 39 of 100
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Current answer
- Nine (9)
On the test, give the answer that is true on the day of your interview.
USCIS note: Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
Our explanation
“Justice” is another word for “judge.” After the Supreme Court reviews a case, the justices meet, discuss it, and vote on the decision. USCIS lists the current number of justices at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Remember it
Justice means judge: the justices are the judges on the Supreme Court.
Source
USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 31: “The word ‘justice’ is another word for ‘judge.’ After the Supreme Court reviews a case, the justices meet to discuss the case and vote on the decision.” Current number: USCIS 2008 Civics Q&A (rev. 08/21) p. 4 (uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates).
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