Why are there an odd number of justices on the Supreme Court?

a. to balance the differences in oral arguments

b. to avoid conflicts with the Congress

c. to create a court that shares the same views

d. to prevent a tie when voting on a case

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Ronan Roth

22 February, 19:31

Why are there an odd number of justices on the Supreme Court?

a. to balance the differences in oral arguments

b. to avoid conflicts with the Congress

c. to create a court that shares the same views

d. to prevent a tie when voting on a case

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Simeon Cummings · Answer 1

This is most likely because of the ease when making judicial rulings. If there is an odd number of judges, then there will rarely be a tie vote. This can only occur when judges decide to abstain from voting. Most likely, the current court has an odd number of Justices to prevent an evenly split decision.

Why are there an odd number of justices on the Supreme Court?a. to balance the differences in oral argumentsb. to avoid conflicts with the Congressc. to create a court that shares the same viewsd. to prevent a tie when voting on a case

Why are there an odd number of justices on the Supreme Court?

a. to balance the differences in oral arguments

b. to avoid conflicts with the Congress

c. to create a court that shares the same views

d. to prevent a tie when voting on a case