According to Article 96, what is the maximum number of judges on the bench of the Federal Supreme Court, excluding the President of the Court?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Five judges
- Step 1: Consult Article 96 governing the composition of the Federal Supreme Court.
- Step 2: The Federal Supreme Court consists of a President and a maximum number of five judges who are appointed by federal decree approved by the Federal Supreme Council.
Answer
Five judges.
Why not the others: Three is below the constitutional cap; seven and nine exceed the maximum constitutional statutory limit for the Supreme Court bench.
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