Question

In order to be considered valid, a Supreme Court decision must be agreed to by __________. A. all of the nine justices B. seven of the nine justices C. six of the nine justices D. five of the nine justices

Answer 1

Question: In order to be considered valid, a Supreme Court decision must be agreed to by

Answer: five of the nine justices

Explanation: The Supreme Court is the final judge in all cases involving laws of Congress, and the highest law of all  the Constitution.

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Answer 2

Answer:

D. five of the nine justices  

Explanation:

Once the Supreme Court hears a case, they hold a meeting to discuss it, in which each of the nine judges expresses their views, concerns, and questions about the case, and vote. Only if the decision is agreed by at least five of the nine Justices, the decision is delivered in open Court and becomes valid. If for some reason, there are not nine justices but eight, and there is a tie vote, the decision of the lower Court that previously dealt with the case shall prevail.