U.S. Supreme Court
type: Class
preferred label: SCOTUS
alternative label: Federal Supreme Court
alternative label: National Supreme Court
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hidden label: SCOTUS
definition: The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the United States, with the power to interpret the Constitution and review the legality of federal and state laws. Composed of nine Justices, including a Chief Justice, the Court serves as the final arbiter of legal disputes, providing binding decisions that impact the legal and political landscape of the nation.