Explainer: Supreme Court Justices

100:37. What does the judicial branch do?

100:38. What is the highest court in the United States?

100:39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

100:40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

VOANews: Explainer: Supreme Court Justices

These days, very few people get lifelong appointments to their jobs. But in the U.S., some of the highest court judges have this privilege and responsibility. Currently, there is a public debate on the significance of these life appointments in the Judicial Branch. Experts are calling for a Constitution reform, hoping to get fixed terms authorized for these positions. How does this process work?
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100:37. What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

100:38. What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court

100:39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
▪ nine (9)

100:40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
▪ John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)