The Specific Number of Justices Who Sit on the United

question 76

Multiple Choice

The specific number of justices who sit on the United States Supreme Court is determined by

• A)the U.S.attorney general.
• B)Congress.
• C)the president.
• D)the Supreme Court.
• E)the chief justice of the Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

British Blockade

A military strategy used by Britain, especially during the World Wars, to prevent the movement of enemy ships and goods, often by naval forces.

Transatlantic Purchases

Transactions involving the buying and selling of goods or services across the Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and the Americas.

Americanization Committee

A group or effort aiming to assimilate immigrants into American culture, promoting the adoption of American customs, language, and values among foreign-born residents.

Southeastern European Immigrants

Individuals from countries in Southeastern Europe who migrated, especially in large numbers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to countries including the United States, seeking better opportunities.