The Supreme Court, whose bench is composed of the nine most esteemed and powerful judges in the nation, protects and interprets the United States constitution and heads the Judicial Branch of our government.  

This website, written by teachers, provides insight into the history of the “highest court in the nation”, and is a valuable tool for social studies
educators and students.

Read a detailed history of the Court, check out the site’s Interactive Time Line, and learn about the upcoming four-part PBS series on The Supreme Court.  There are also more specific articles about the Court’s role in American policy, including “The Court and Basic Rights” and “The Court Today”.  http://www.historyofsupremecourt.org/