The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. Which option best reflects this statement?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. It depends on the case

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Supreme Court sits at the top of the U.S. judiciary for interpreting the Constitution and federal law. Its decisions are the final say on federal questions and constitutional issues, and those rulings bind all other courts in the country. While each state has its own highest court for state matters, they cannot override the U.S. Supreme Court on federal law. The fact that the Court may choose not to hear a particular case doesn’t change its overall status as the highest court. Congress can influence which cases the Court can hear to some extent, but it cannot overturn the Court’s ultimate authority. So the statement is true.