Supreme Court

Definition

The Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases.

Related terms

Judicial Review: This is the power of courts to decide on the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive actions.

Chief Justice: The presiding judge in a supreme court.

Constitutional Law: A body of law which defines the role, powers, and structure of different entities within a state, namely, the executive, parliament or legislature, and judiciary; as well as basic rights of citizens.