Is it true the supreme court is the highest part of the judiciary branch of your government?

Answer 1

Yes, the Supreme Court of the United States was granted power from our founding fathers as the court of last resort when, on appeal, a case is to be reviewed when there is a probability that an individual has had his or her Constitutional Rights violated. In order for an appeal to reach the Supreme Court, it is the duty of the lower courts (District Courts) to first file an appeal within the Circuit Court or Appellate Courts for state in which the trial was held. There are 11 Circuit Courts within the United States so it is imperative to learn which circuit your state belongs to. Many times, when a case first reaches the Circuit Court, it is reviewed by Federal Judges in which they will decide if an appeal is granted or denied based on the facts of case and the reason for appeal. If the Circuit Court finds no reason to believe a rights violation has occurred, an appeal can be brought further into the Supreme Court through a document; "Writ of Certiorari" asking the Supreme Court to review the case with interpretation of the Constitution.

Having the Supreme Court actually review your case can be a challenge. When a case enters the Supreme Court, it is the law clerks that first review the case and make the recommendation of whether or not the case should be reviewed by one of the Supreme Court Justices. If a recommendation is denial for review, the case will be denied a review; end of the road. However, if there is substantial and undeniable evidence that exists showing a Constitutional Right has been violated, the Supreme Court Justice will put the case on the docket for discussion with the other Supreme Court Justice's. If all decide to grant a review, the case will be thoroughly reviewed and a determination can be made.

The Supreme Court ruling on a case is the final say. Any interpretation of the Constitution that is made and any decision made on a case will become what is known as a "landmark decision".

Answer 2

That is a true statement. The supreme court is part of the judicial branch.

Answer 3

That question is not true. Congress is part of the legislative branch.