The Judicial Branch
The Surpeme Court
The Supreme court of the United States was formed with the many jobs in mind, but one in particular, "Hearing cases wherein the constitutionality of a law or regulation is challenged." The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices, to discuss this specific task through the process known as "Judicial Review." Judicial Review was introduced through the case Marbury vs. Madison back in 1803. The United States Supreme Court follows a "Rule of Law" system; all rules and laws are to be followed, both applied and implied. The United States follows a "Common Law" system, where everyone has the same law applied to them and a court hears the case with a judge presiding over the case. The Powers of the Supreme Court The powers of the Supreme Court include according to Article III Section 2, presiding over cases that fall under the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, find amending the constitution to be constitutional, and laws/treaties of the United States to be made and reviewed by the Judicial Branch. Cases that fall under the Judicial Branch include:
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