Article III

Article III of the U.S. Constitution establishes the federal judiciary as a separate and coequal branch of government. Unlike the more detailed Articles I and II, which create the legislative and executive branches, Article III is notably brief. Yet its brevity belies its significant influence. KEEP READING

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary and a central institution in the American system of government. As one of three co-equal branches–along with the executive and legislative–the judiciary plays a vital role in interpreting the Constitution, resolving legal disputes, and maintaining the rule of law.KEEP READING