The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court of the United States. It is the ultimate judicial authority and the final arbiter of the law in the country, with the power to interpret the Constitution and federal laws. The Supreme Court consists of nine justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, all appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, serving lifetime terms
. Established by Article III of the U.S. Constitution, the Supreme Court has both original jurisdiction in certain cases (such as disputes between states or cases involving ambassadors) and appellate jurisdiction over most federal and constitutional matters. It stands at the top of the federal judiciary hierarchy, above the district courts and courts of appeals
. In summary:
- Name: Supreme Court of the United States
- Role: Highest court and final legal authority in the U.S.
- Composition: 1 Chief Justice + 8 Associate Justices
- Appointment: Nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate
- Term: Lifetime tenure
- Jurisdiction: Original and appellate over constitutional and federal law cases
- Established: By the U.S. Constitution, Article III
