Yes, if Congress passes legislation enlarging the Supreme Court from nine to eleven members; otherwise, no.
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Had Congress allowed six more justices on the Supreme Court, how might have this changed the balance of powers
the supreme court is made up of eight associates justices...and that is all i know SORRY! by the way that is not it there is one more but that is what i am searching for.
The Rule of Four has nothing to do with arguing before the US Supreme Court. It refers to the number of US Supreme Court justices who must agree to hear a case before the case can be accepted on appeal. If four justices sign off on a petition for writ of certiorari (request for review), the case will be added to the Court's docket. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
No, the state supreme courts only interpret policy for legislation or the constitution specific to the state over which it presides. The state supreme court is the final arbiter on those issues. On questions of Federal and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States holds more authority.
By expanding the nine-member Court with up to six more Justices