Deciding proces of Supreme Court Justices

[Alina5]

Hello,
I guess my question is quite unusual but I'm taking part in a competiton named "I know America" and I can't handle with one of the questions. The question is:
"How many Supreme Court Justices must take part in deciding a particular case for that ruling to be official today?
a) at least 6
b) at least 7
c) majority out of the number of justices on the bench
d) there is no required number"

For Americans it may be silly question but I'm from Europe and I just can't find the right (reliable) answear (I hope I'm not offending anyone by asking this perhaps silly question and wasting your time).

 

[Taxing Matters]

Hello,
I guess my question is quite unusual but I'm taking part in a competiton named "I know America" and I can't handle with one of the questions. The question is:
"How many Supreme Court Justices must take part in deciding a particular case for that ruling to be official today?
a) at least 6
b) at least 7
c) majority out of the number of justices on the bench
d) there is no required number"

For Americans it may be silly question but I'm from Europe and I just can't find the right (reliable) answear (I hope I'm not offending anyone by asking this perhaps silly question and wasting your time).

You'll find the answer in the U.S. code, which is a compilation of the permanent laws passed by Congress. Specifically, take a look at 28 U.S.C. § 1. You'll find the U.S. Code online from Congress at: http://uscode.house.gov/search/criteria.shtml

 

[justalayman]

You'll find the answer in the U.S. code, which is a compilation of the permanent laws passed by Congress. Specifically, take a look at 28 U.S.C. § 1. You'll find the U.S. Code online from Congress at: http://uscode.house.gov/search/criteria.shtml

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