How many Supreme Court justices are there?

Answer

Nine: one Chief Justice and eight justices.

Explanation

Justices appointed by Governor General on PM's recommendation. Serve until age 75. Hear constitutional rights and major legal cases. Decisions bind all lower courts and set precedent.

Why this matters for your test

Supreme Court is final interpreter of constitutional rights.

Source: Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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