The Supreme Court consists of nine Justices: the Chief Justice of the United States, and eight Associates.The Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed with the "advice and consent" of the senate. As federal judges,the justices serve during good behaviour meaning they essentially serve for life and can be removed only by resignation, or by impeachment and subsequent conviction. The Supreme court is the only court established by the U.S in (Article3); all other federal courts are created by Congress.