What is the purpose of the US Supreme Court?

Answer 1

The US Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the United States, and the ultimate arbiter of the Constitution, which controls all laws in the US. They are responsible for upholding the Bill of Rights and for checking the power of the Executive and Legislative branches.

Answer 2

The goal of the legal system is to ensure that laws are being followed and enforced. The goal of laws (and the government in general) is to find a balance of laws and freedoms that makes the citizens feel like they are both safe and free.

Answer 3

The argument could be made that the main purpose is to rehabilitate those who have violated the law. however, anyone who has experienced it from the punitive side can attest that rehabilitative services available to offenders is minimal or cursory at best. the unarguable fact is, as demonstrated by longer and longer sentencing practices, that American prisons and jails strive now to punish not rehabilitate the incarcerated.

The additional argument could be made that the American legal system seeks to redress justice. This however is another empty argument as illustrated by the large number of accused who are clearly guilty but have been successful in side-stepping prosecution by the enlistment of high powered attorneys, and the nearly unchallenged prosecution of those represented by public defenders. Justice in America is for the rich, or at least those willing and able to pay for it. So, justice has nothing or perhaps very little place in the American legal system.

Answer 4

to treat everyone the same

The court system is to interpret and apply the laws of the land to all people equitably. (The courts were not established to set policy but to enforce it.)

Answer 5

I know what you mean. I just had the exact same problem presently. Sorry that i can't be more helpful 8-P

Answer 6

Do you mean all of North, Central and South America... there is no such system.

Answer 7

fundamental rights

Answer 8

to increase butt increase

Answer 9

To settle civil disputes.