U.S. Supreme Court Justices

Question 1

Anthony M. Kennedy, Calif.

Answer 1

Anthony M. Kennedy, Calif.

Question 2

Clarence Thomas, DC 1991– — Ga. 1948 — Roman Catholic

Answer 2

Clarence Thomas, DC 1991– — Ga. 1948 — Roman Catholic

Question 3

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, DC 1993– — N.Y. 1933 — Jewish

Answer 3

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, DC 1993– — N.Y. 1933 — Jewish

Question 4

Stephen G. Breyer, Mass. 1994– — Calif. 1938 — Jewish

Answer 4

Stephen G. Breyer, Mass. 1994– — Calif. 1938 — Jewish

Question 5

John G. Roberts, DC 2005– — N.Y. 1955 — Roman Catholic

Answer 5

John G. Roberts, DC 2005– — N.Y. 1955 — Roman Catholic

Question 6

Samuel A. Alito, Jr., N.J. 2006– — N.J. 1950 — Roman Catholic

Answer 6

Samuel A. Alito, Jr., N.J. 2006– — N.J. 1950 — Roman Catholic

Question 7

Sonia Sotomayor N.Y. 2009– — N.Y. 1954 — Roman Catholic

Answer 7

Sonia Sotomayor N.Y. 2009– — N.Y. 1954 — Roman Catholic

Question 8

Elena Kagan N.Y. 2010– — N.Y. 1960 — Jewish

Answer 8

Elena Kagan N.Y. 2010– — N.Y. 1960 — Jewish

Question 9

Antonin Scalia, DC 1986– — N.J. 1936 — Roman Catholic

Answer 9

Antonin Scalia, DC 1986– — N.J. 1936 — Roman Catholic

Question 10

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

Answer 10

There is one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court. Like all federal judges, justices are appointed by the President and are confirmed by the Senate. They, typically, hold office for life.