The First Monday of October!

Here's a little test on a Monday morning--the first Monday of October--the opening day of the United States Supreme Court!

How many Justices are required by the Constitution?

Can you name three?

How many on the current court were appointed by a Republican/Democrat?

How many women currently serve?

How many African Americans?

How many Hispanic Justices?

What's the breakdown of religious backgrounds?

In an election year the question--"Who will appoint the next Supreme Court Justice?--becomes an interesting one! The Constitution says each Justice must be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate and typically hold the position for life.

It's a life sentence worthy of a "writ of certiorari!"

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How did you do?

1/9

2/Chief Justice Roberts

Alito

Breyer

Ginsburg

Kennedy

Scalia

Souter

Stevens

Thomas

3/7/Rep; 2/Dem

4/1

5/1

6/none

7/5 Catholic;2 Jewish;1 Epis.; 1 Prot.