U.S. Supreme Court

Definition

The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States and consists of nine justices who interpret the Constitution and make final decisions on legal issues.

Related terms

Judicial Branch: The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.

John Marshall: The influential Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court who served from 1801 to 1835.

Marbury v. Madison: A landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 where Chief Justice John Marshall established judicial review, giving the court power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.