Supreme Court of the United States Established March 4, 1789 (228 years ago) (1789 - 03 - 04) Country United States Location Washington, D.C., United States Coordinates 38 ° 53 ′ 26 '' N 77 ° 00 ′ 16 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 38.89056 ° N 77.00444 ° W ﻿ / 38.89056; - 77.00444 Coordinates: 38 ° 53 ′ 26 '' N 77 ° 00 ′ 16 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 38.89056 ° N 77.00444 ° W ﻿ / 38.89056; - 77.00444 Composition method Presidential nomination with Senate confirmation Authorized by United States Constitution Judge term length Life tenure No. of positions 9, by statute Website www.supremecourt.gov Chief Justice of the United States Currently John G. Roberts Since September 29, 2005
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