The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. Learn more about how it works and some famous Justices.

The Beginning of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court grew from sort of an afterthought to a powerful institution. This articles explains how.

Official Supreme Court site
This is the official government site of the Supreme Court. Start here for general information.

Virtual Supreme Court
This site is helpful by giving you profiles of the current Supreme Court Justices.

A Vacancy on the Court
See what happens when a Justice is appointed.

Supreme Court: A Journey Through Time
Trace the history of the Court and its decisions, from its small beginnings to its powerful present.

Milestone Cases in History
Read all about the famous cases in Supreme Court history. Find information on the opinions, the Justices who wrote them, background on the cases, and much more.

FindLaw: Supreme Court Opinions
A great resource for finding a specific Court opinion!

Life of John Marshall
Read all about the first important Chief Justice. See the man who gave us the principle of judicial review. Learn more about this very important American!

Marbury v. Madison: Background and Explanation
This is John Marshall's first decision and the case that gave us the idea of judicial review, the right of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.

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Take a tour of the Supreme Court. Meet the Justices, read some famous opinions, see the building. Through words and pictures, you'll learn about this group, the head of the Judicial Branch.

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