The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States
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. Established in 1789, it has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases and state court cases that turn on questions of U.S. constitutional or federal law
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. The court is located in Washington, D.C., and consists of nine justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices
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One of the most significant powers of the Supreme Court is judicial review, the ability to invalidate a statute for violating a provision of the Constitution
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. This power was asserted in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1803
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. The court also has the authority to strike down presidential directives that violate the Constitution or statutory law
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The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, serving lifetime tenures
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. This ensures that they are insulated from political pressures and can make decisions based on the law and the Constitution. The Chief Justice, currently John Roberts, has the authority to assign who writes the court’s opinion when in the majority
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The Supreme Court hears a limited number of cases each year, selecting those that have significant legal or constitutional questions
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. On average, the court receives about 7,000 petitions for writs of certiorari each year but grants only about 80
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. The court’s decisions can have far-reaching impacts on American law and society, shaping everything from civil rights to economic policy.
Recent cases have highlighted the court’s role in addressing contemporary issues. For example, the court recently upheld a law requiring TikTok to either sever ties with its China-based parent company or be banned in the United States, citing national security concerns
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. This decision underscores the court’s ongoing relevance in addressing modern challenges.
For more information, you can visit the Supreme Court’s official website
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If you’re interested in learning more about the Supreme Court, you might enjoy this YouTube video that provides an overview of its history and functions.
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en.wikipedia.org
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CBS News | MSN
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www.supremecourt.gov
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