Encoded Trivia #177
U.S. government & civicsPuzzle #177 — U.S. government & civics
9 J on the S C
6-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 6-word answer is Court
The answer is:
9 Justices on the Supreme Court
About This Answer
The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices including one Chief Justice. According to the National Archives, Congress set this number in 1869. The Smithsonian Institution documents how the Court interprets constitutional law. Legal scholars note that nine justices prevent tie votes. The Supreme Court represents the highest judicial authority in America.