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Yes, if Congress passes legislation increasing the size of the Supreme Court to twelve. The last time Congress changed the number of seated justices was in the Judiciary Act of 1869.
The major problem with an even-numbered Court would be the potential for split (tied) decisions. When the Court has a tied vote, they are forced to either rehear arguments and take another vote or render a decision "affirmed by an evenly divided Court." In the latter case, the decision of the lower court is final, but doesn't settle the constitutional question raised or set binding precedent on the lower courts.
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How many sitting members are on the Michigan Supreme Court?
Seven.
How do members on the Supreme Court become justices on the Supreme Court?
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Who is not the members of the supreme court?
Hard question to answer. There are billions of people who are not members of the United States Supreme Court. I'm not, for one.
Are members elected or appointed for supreme court?
The U.S. Supreme Court members are not elected by the people. They are nominated by the President and voted on by the Congress.
How are supreme court members placed one the court?
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Who can access the library of the US Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court justices, their law clerks, other legal staff, and members of the Supreme Court Bar.
Do people vote on the members of the the supreme court?
No, the Supreme Court is not elected by the people. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President, and then the Senate votes to confirm them.
How are the supreme members placed on the court?
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Who appoints members of the state supreme court in Nevada?
The people of Nevada elect the Nevada Supreme Court
What supreme court says about privileged speech for members of congress?
The Supreme Court recognizes "privileged speech" for members of Congress so long as that speech is
How long does a justice of the supreme Court remain a members of the Court?
For life.
How long does the justice of the Supreme Court remain members of the court?
For life.
