The way in which the Supreme Court interprets and applies the Constitution to various legal cases, shaping the meaning and scope of constitutional rights.
Related terms
Judicial Review: The power of the courts to review and determine the constitutionality of laws or government actions.
Precedent: Previous court decisions that serve as a guide for future cases.
Originalism: An approach to constitutional interpretation that emphasizes interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time it was written.