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As of September 26, 1789, when Congress confirmed President Washington's first Supreme Court nominees, there were six justices. One justice declined the nomination, so the sixth seat remained vacant (leaving only five justices) until James Iredell was appointed in 1790.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 called for one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices.
Chief Justice:
John Jay, New York
Associate Justices:
John Rutledge, South Carolina
William Cushing, Massachusetts
James Wilson, Pennsylvania
John Blair, Virginia
James Iredell, North Carolina
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How many associate judges were allocated to the Supreme Court?
7
What is the title of the remaining eight judges on the Supreme Court?
The eight remaining judges on the United States Supreme Court are called Associate Justices.
Does the US Supreme Court have one Chief Justice and eight judges?
Close. The US Supreme Court seats one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. All US Supreme Court judges are referred to as "justices."
How long is the term for a associate judge in Illinois?
Supreme Court: 10 Years Appellate Court: 10 Years Circuit Court: (A) Circuit Judges: 6 years; (B) Associate Judges: 4 years
How many subordinate judges are there at present on the US Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court seats eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice.
How many judges are there on the US Supreme Court and what are they called?
Federal (US) Supreme Court judges are called "justices." The Supreme Court of the United States has one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, for a total of nine justices. State supreme court vary in the number of judges seated on their highest appellate court, and are also inconsistent with titles. Some states call them "judges," while others refer to them as "justices."
Who elects judges in the Ohio supreme court?
who elect judges in the ohio supreme court
Who appoints the supreme court judges in India?
In INDIA, the President appoints the supreme court judges
How many judges serve on the florida supreme court?
There are seven judges on the Florida Supreme Court.
What kind of judges does the supreme court have?
They are called supreme court justice
Who can rule that federal laws are unconstitutional?
(Supreme Court)
How are the people in the supreme court different from other courts and people?
Higher level...the supreme court judges are "justices" other judges are just "judges"
