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American GovernmentSystem of Government
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Answer:
Five (5)
Why this is the correct answer
A simple majority of five justices is required to decide a Supreme Court case. With nine justices on the court, five votes are enough to form a binding majority opinion. Cases resulting in a tie may be reheard or result in the lower court's ruling being upheld.
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