Q. 50 / 128American Government → Branches of Government
What is the highest court in the United States?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Supreme Court
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Context
Established by Article III of the Constitution in 1789, the Supreme Court consists of nine justices who serve lifetime appointments. It hears cases involving constitutional questions, federal law, and disputes between states. Landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education and Marbury v. Madison shaped American law and society.
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