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What is the primary function of the Supreme Court of the United States?
What is the primary function of the Supreme Court of the United States?
- To represent the United States in international legal matters
- To oversee the executive branch of the government
- To enact new laws for the United States
- To interpret the Constitution and ensure equal justice under the law (correct)
Which aspect of the Supreme Court's work is crucial to the American system of government?
Which aspect of the Supreme Court's work is crucial to the American system of government?
- Its impact on international law
- Its role in interpreting the Constitution (correct)
- Its involvement in foreign diplomacy
- Its enforcement of state laws
What does the Supreme Court ensure through its function as the final arbiter of the law?
What does the Supreme Court ensure through its function as the final arbiter of the law?
- Legal immunity for certain individuals
- Equal justice under law (correct)
- Political advocacy in legal cases
- Unilateral enforcement of laws
What is a crucial factor in the selection process of justices for the Supreme Court?
What is a crucial factor in the selection process of justices for the Supreme Court?
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The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest tribunal in the nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or the laws of the United States . It is the final arbiter of the law, ensuring equal justice under law and interprets the Constitution . The Court's impact on society, role in the legal system, selection process of justices, structure, and organization, and major landmark cases are crucial to its functions and the American system of government.
The Supreme Court's impact on society is two-
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