How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

The current number of justices serving on the Supreme Court is nine. This has been the standard since 1869 when Congress established that number. The Supreme Court is composed of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. This structure is designed to ensure a balanced and diverse deliberation on the cases they hear, reflecting various legal perspectives and interpretations of the Constitution. The number of justices can be changed by Congress; however, such a significant change has not occurred for over a century. Having nine justices helps to provide a sufficient majority for making decisions while maintaining efficiency in deliberations.