The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the country and is made up of nine justices appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The term 'ENNEAD' is a Greek word meaning a group of nine, and is often used to refer to the nine justices of the Supreme Court. The term 'appointees' refers to the process by which the justices are chosen, as they are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.