Bill of Rights’ Protections The U.S. Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting parts of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment as appropriate to determine whether individual rights have been violated through laws or procedures at the federal, state and local level. Landmark Supreme Court Cases EOC Review Bill of Rights Supreme Court has original jurisdiction only in cases involving ambassadors of a state in one of the parties. Continued on page 2 The Bill of Rights was intended to protect the people from the federal government abusing its power. Article III of the Constitution: Established the Supreme Court the highest court in the land. The Court has 9 justices who serve for life. • They are headed by a Chief Justice. • Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate • Tenure if they maintain “good Path to the Supreme Court When the Supreme Court wants to review a case they: • must file a petition for writ of certiorari • 4 out of 9 justices must vote to hear a case Judicial Branch: Interprets laws Most Supreme Court cases deal with rights, due process, privacy and 1 st Amendment.