How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• Nine optional: (9)

Our explanation

The Supreme Court has nine justices, so it has nine seats. “Justice” is another word for judge. One of the nine is the Chief Justice, who leads the Court.

Remember it

Nine seats, like the nine players a baseball team has on the field.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 31: “There are nine justices on the Supreme Court. The word ‘justice’ is another word for ‘judge.’”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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