nine

It consists of nine justices appointed by the governor to serve life terms, but unlike U.S. Supreme Court justices, they are subject to an election every six years in which voters choose whether or not to retain them.

of six justices who were appointed by Republican presidents

The Supreme Court is currently made up of six justices who were appointed by Republican presidents.

Of the current eight supreme court justices

Of the current eight supreme court justices, four were appointed by Republican Presidents and four by Democrats.

of Six Supreme Court justices (One Chief Justice and five Associate Justices)

The Supreme Court is made up of Six Supreme Court justices (One Chief Justice and five Associate Justices).

with eight associate justices and

About the Author: The Supreme Court of the United States is the nation's highest court, with eight associate justices and one chief justice.