Reading Time: 6 minutes In the United States, the Supreme Court is the ultimate authority on the interpretation of the Constitution. The nine justices who sit on the Supreme…
Reading Time: 6 minutes The American system of government is based on the principle of “checks and balances” among the three branches of government: the executive branch, the legislative…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Judicial Branch Building is located in Washington D.C. and is home to many of the United States Courts. The building is also known as…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Chief Justice Reflects Conflicts Judicial Independence On July 9, 2018, Chief Justice John Roberts spoke at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago.…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Judicial Branch meets in the United States Supreme Court building. The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. The…
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are a number of non-fee based legal research websites that can be helpful for attorneys and law students. It is important to be aware…
Reading Time: 5 minutes In the United States, the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. This means that it is the highest law in the country, and…
Reading Time: 5 minutes In the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803, the United States Supreme Court set up the principle of judicial review. This principle holds…
Reading Time: 5 minutes There are three types of judicial systems: adversarial, inquisitorial, and mixed. Each system has its own advantages and disadvantages. Adversarial judicial systems are the most…
Reading Time: 5 minutes As of June 26, 2015, gay marriage is legal in all 50 states of the United States. This is a result of the landmark Supreme…