The U.S. Supreme Court, as the highest federal judiciary authority, ensures equal justice and interprets the Constitution. It exercises judicial review, a power to invalidate laws conflicting with the Constitution, established by Marbury v. Madison. Justices serve life terms, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, impacting law and society through landmark decisions.
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The ______ is the apex of the judicial branch in the U.S., with the power to review cases involving federal law.
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Inferior courts establishment authority
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Supreme Court's function as guardian
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Supreme Court's jurisdiction scope
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The Supreme Court's ability to invalidate laws or actions that conflict with the Constitution is known as ______ ______.
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Supreme Court's annual term start date
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Supreme Court's annual term end period
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Chief Justice's roles
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Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the ______ and require confirmation by the ______.
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Significance of Brown v. Board of Education
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Impact of Supreme Court on civil rights
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Role of Supreme Court in government power limits
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Through ______ review, the Supreme Court oversees laws and actions to confirm their alignment with the ______.
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