February 15, 2024
Decades before his appointment to the United States Supreme Court in 1962, Byron White played in the National Football League, leading the league in rushing yards for two seasons.
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Why Are There Nine Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) was established by Congress in 1789 and acts as the head of the U.S.’s federal court system. The Supreme Court is the court of last resort, and most of its significance arises from its being an appellate body—that is, a body that has the power to
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