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  1. EstablishedMarch 4, 1789
    Location1 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C., U.S.

    Supreme Court of the United States - Wikipedia

    • The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases, and over state court cases that turn on questions of U.S. constitutional or federal law. It also has original jurisdiction over a narrow range of cases, specifically "all Cases affecting A… See more

    History

    It was while debating the separation of powers between the legislative and executive departments that delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention established the parameters for the national judiciary. Creating a … See more

    Composition

    Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Appointments Clause, empowers the president to nominate and, with the confirmation (advice and consent) of the United Stat… See more

    Membership

    There are currently nine justices on the Supreme Court: Chief Justice John Roberts and eight associate justices. Among the current members of the court, Clarence Thomas is the longest-serving justice, with a tenure of … See more

    Facilities

    The Supreme Court first met on February 1, 1790, at the Merchants' Exchange Building in New York City. When Philadelphia became the capital, the court met briefly in Independence Hall before settling in Old City Hall from … See more

    Jurisdiction

    Congress is authorized by Article III of the federal Constitution to regulate the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction.
    The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases between two or mor… See more

    Process

    Nearly all cases come before the court by way of petitions for writs of certiorari, commonly referred to as cert, upon which the court grants a writ of certiorari. The court may review via this process any civil or criminal … See more

    Institutional powers

    The federal court system and the judicial authority to interpret the Constitution received little attention in the debates over the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. The power of judicial review, in fact, is now… See more

     
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  2. History of the Supreme Court of the United States

    The Supreme Court of the United States is the only court specifically established by the Constitution of the United States, implemented in 1789; under the Judiciary Act of 1789, the Court was to be composed of six members—though the …

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    Learn about the origins, organization, and role of the Supreme Court as an institution. Find out how the Court evolved from its first session in 1790 to its present composition and functions.

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    About the Court. Justices; Supreme Court at Work; Code of Conduct for Justices; History and Traditions; The Supreme Court Building; Visiting the Court; Activities for Students & Families; Exhibitions; Building Regulations; Frequently Asked …

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    May 11, 2010 · The Supreme Court of the United States is the head of the judicial branch of government. Established in 1789, the court is currently made up of nine justices.

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