The Supreme Court: The Judicial Branch
“I believe that the establishment of the Supreme Court of the United States as a constitutional court … is the most significant single contribution the United States has made to the art of government.”
—Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist
The Supreme Court is the highest form of judicial authority in the United States. Only nine justices are given responsibility over the monumental judgments of the court, which handles matters of constitutional and federal law. Each vote is extremely influential in the structure and application of the American judicial system.
—Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist
The Supreme Court is the highest form of judicial authority in the United States. Only nine justices are given responsibility over the monumental judgments of the court, which handles matters of constitutional and federal law. Each vote is extremely influential in the structure and application of the American judicial system.
Expand All Guide SectionsOverview of the United States Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is the general overseer of the entire American judicial system, and has more ... read more »
History of the Supreme Court
Today's cases are considered by looking back upon earlier rulings, and the Court's background is ... read more »
Supreme Court Cases
The meat of the Court is its cases. Before the development of the Internet, lawyers had to shuffle ... read more »
Supreme Court Justices
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News about the Supreme Court
The daily newspaper is frequently the only way citizens find out about Supreme Court decisions. For ... read more »
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