💼Law

The Supreme Court is an incredibly important institution in making sure the Constitution is being followed. The SCOTUS takes part in judicial review - the process of making sure laws are constitutional - and protecting the rights of Americans by judging on cases brought before them. Historically, the SCOTUS has been the end all be all for a court case and can only be overturned by a future SCOTUS. The SCOTUS has made important decisions both taking away rights and guaranteeing rights to the people and has served an incredibly controversial role since its formation. These guides will help you understand how the supreme court functions and the landmark decisions that have been made in the past.

What does it take to run a country? How is order maintained? Who gets to decide who has what power? The US Constitution is made up of several bits of information (called amendments) that outline how the country maintains structure. While some amendments may seem outdated and focus on issues relevant to life in the 1800s, other amendments reflect what is important to a society as it evolves. We'll take a look at some of the amendments that show up--either directly or indirectly--in our modern lives.