US Judiciary
Government body · 1789–present
Federal court system of the United States, one of the three branches of the federal government, headed by the Supreme Court; it was set up under Article III of the Constitution and the Judiciary Act of 1789.
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| Office | Holders | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice | 17 | 1789–present |
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court several at a time | 33 | 1790–present |
| US Court of Appeals several at a time | 9 | 1954–1994 |
| Chief Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | 1 | 1990–1994 |