The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority, interpreting constitutional law and federal statutes.
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Article III of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over constitutional and federal cases
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Landmark cases like
Brown v. Board of Education
have shaped civil rights laws in the United States
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The court's power of judicial review was established by the historic
Marbury v. Madison
decision in 1803
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The Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction allows it to review decisions made by lower federal and state courts
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Cases involving disputes between states fall under the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction, as outlined in Article III
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Decisions of the Supreme Court set binding precedents under the principle of stare decisis for lower courts nationwide
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The confirmation of Supreme Court justices involves Senate approval, ensuring checks and balances in appointments
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Amicus curiae briefs allow interested parties to influence the court’s decisions without being a party to the case
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Constitutional amendments can override Supreme Court decisions but require significant legislative and state approval
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The court’s docket includes critical issues such as abortion, voting rights, and executive power limits
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