Courts

The courts are one branch of the federal government. The courts are also called the judicial branch. This branch resolves disagreements and reviews laws.

There are many different types of courts, like state courts and municipal courts. These lessons are about federal courts.

Courts

What is the highest court in the United States?

QUESTION #52

Courts

What does the judicial branch do?

QUESTION #51

Courts

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

QUESTION #56

Courts

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

QUESTION #55

Courts

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

QUESTION #54

Courts

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States as of 2026?

QUESTION #57

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How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

QUESTION #53

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Who appoints federal judges?

QUESTION #45

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