Lesson 9: The Judicial Branch

At the helm of the American judicial branch, the Supreme Court plays a pivotal role in preserving the rule of law and interpreting the Constitution. Serving as the highest court in the nation, it wields the authority of judicial review, allowing it to scrutinize the constitutionality of laws and safeguard individual rights. This lesson examines the Supreme Court's function in constitutional interpretation, pivotal court cases that have influenced legal precedents, and the principle of judicial review.