With the celebration of Independence Day in the U.S. and less than one week after the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Obamacare, The Christian Post asked Christians in the context of current events, What does freedom mean to you this 4th of July?.
There are currently 9 Justices in the US Supreme Court. The number varied in the early years of the court from a low of 6 to a high of 10. The Circuit Judges Act of 1869 set tâ¦he number at 9 and it has been there ever since.
To date, there have been 112 justices (including 17 chief justices) in the courtâs history, 108 men and four women. Find out some surprising facts about the job (hint: there are no official qualifications) and learn about how the nationâs highest court works and has changed over the years.