U.S. Supreme Court

Article III of the Constitution deals with the Judicial Branch, which is the Supreme Court. The United States Supreme Court’s authority is based on its power to interpret the Constitution, explaining the laws when things are unclear. The Supreme Court has 9 judges. They are appointed by the President and must be approved by the Senate. Judges are appointed for life in order to decrease political interference in their decisions. Most of the cases heard …showed first 75 words of 713 total…

…showed last 75 words of 713 total…uses its power of judicial review for all of its cases. The power of judicial review enables federal courts to review state laws and state court decisions to determine if they are in keeping with the federal constitution. Judicial review also allows federal courts to decide whether laws passed by Congress are constitutional. The United States Supreme Court is very important and uses its best judgment on every case to ensure that justice is Served.