Define: Sup. Ct.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and making final decisions on important legal issues.

There are nine justices on the Supreme Court, including one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.

Supreme Court justices serve for life, unless they choose to retire or are impeached.

The Supreme Court hears cases that involve important constitutional issues, conflicts between states, and cases that have been appealed from lower federal courts.

The Supreme Court has discretion in choosing which cases to hear. Generally, they select cases that involve significant legal issues or conflicts among lower courts.

Yes, the Supreme Court has the power to overturn its own previous decisions through a process called “overruling.”

The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court’s proceedings, assigns opinions, and plays a significant role in shaping the Court’s decisions.

While Congress cannot directly overrule a Supreme Court decision, they can pass new legislation that addresses the issue raised in the Court’s decision.

Supreme Court proceedings are open to the public, and you can watch them in person at the Court or through live audio broadcasts available on the Court’s website.