Question

The last step in the Supreme Court's decision making process is the majority voting process. How has the Supreme Court been structured to limit the number of decisions not reaching a majority vote?
A) judges may abstain from voting

B) there are an odd number of judges

C) each judge is allowed only one vote

D) judges form alliances with each other

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the United States comprises of total number of nine Justices. One is the Chief Justice, remaining eight are associate Justices. The Justices, in the US Supreme Court are nominated by the President and after they are found to be eligible the Senates approve them. The Justices serve in the office for their lifetime.

To limit the number of decisions not reaching a majority rule, the Court is structured with odd number of Justices. Having an odd number of Justices in the court obliterate the possibility of having even number of votes which may hinder in reaching the conclusion of a case.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.