How many judges does the Supreme Court have?

nine

In a majority of the cases it hears, the Supreme Court has

appellate jurisdiction.

In a civil case, the party who files suit is the

plaintiff.

The facts of a case are first heard in what jurisdiction?

original

What established the basic structure of the federal judiciary

the Judiciary Act of 1789

Courts below the Supreme Court are created by

Congress.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution were intended to put restrictions on

the national government.