The Supreme Court of the United states

The Supreme Court of the US was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

The US Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the United States. It includes the Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. They are appointed by the President and are approved by the Senate.

The US Supreme Court has original and appellate jurisdiction. Under the Constitution the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases affecting ambassadors, ministers, and consuls and cases in which a state is a party (сторона). In all other cases the Supreme Court's jurisdiction is only appellate.

The Supreme Court cannot change the Constitution. But the judicial branch has the responsibility of judging the constitutionality of acts of law. The Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution.

The Supreme Court of the USA. begins its work every year on the first of October and usually ends it in the next June.

Упр. 2. Подберите правильные ответы к данным вопросам

1. How many Justices does the Supreme Court consist of?

a) 8; b) 9; c) 10.

2. What is the original jurisdiction?

a) The Court may try a case in the first instance.

b) The Court deals only with appeals.

3. What function other than (кроме) jurisprudence does the US Supreme Court have?

a) The Supreme Court can correct the Constitution.

b) The Supreme Court decides whether the laws agree with the Constitution.

c) The Constitution can be modified by the Supreme Court.

4. Can the Supreme Court interpret the Constitution?