Running head: THE AMERICAN COURT SYSTEM The American Court System Name Institution 1 THE AMERICAN COURT SYSTEM 2 Explain the structure of the U.S. Supreme Court and the requirements that must be met to be nominated as a U.S. Supreme Court justice The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land, which takes its powers from articles I and III of the federal constitution. These articles as outlined assert that the judicial power of the united states shall be vested in one supreme court as well as inferior courts which the Congress will be able to establish when deemed necessary based on the judiciary act of 1789. The court is headed by the chief justice, and eight associate judges who have equal voting powers on matters brought before the court (Groenleer, 2015). Each justice of the Supreme Court including chief justice is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The structure of the court is aimed to ensure that there is a better focus on the overall understanding of important elements, which are brought forward. It is the final expositor of the constitution of the United States, and it is focused on making decisions based on the constitution as well as the overall wellbeing of the United States citizens. The Supreme also marks the boundaries of the existing authority of the national and state government (California, 2011). The supreme through its significant independence in law have been able to make some important decisions, which have streamlined the ...
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