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Supreme Court

Highest judicial body in a country's legal system.

SCOTUS Highest Court

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in a country's legal system, responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring their constitutionality.

Etymology

The term 'Supreme Court' derives from the concept of a court with ultimate judicial authority.

Explain Like I’m 5

The Supreme Court is like the referee for all the laws in a country, making sure they follow the rules of the constitution.

Fun Facts

The first Supreme Court justices were unpaid
:The court's original chamber was in the U
S
Capitol building
:Marbury v
Madison established judicial review

FAQ

What does the Supreme Court do? It interprets laws and the constitution
Who appoints Supreme Court justices? The president, with Senate confirmation
What happens when the Supreme Court makes a decision? It becomes law of the land

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

highest court apex court

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

judicial system government

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

circuit court district court

Meronyms — Parts or Components

justices rulings opinions

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

federal government state government

Indexes

body governmental jurisdictional

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