What are the powers of the Supreme Court?

Supreme Court Background Article III of the Constitution establishes the federal judiciary. Article III, Section I states that "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. read more

The Supreme Court has a special role to play in the United States system of government — the power to check the powers of the President and Congress. read more

The best-known power of the Supreme Court is judicial review, or the ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution, is not found within the text of the Constitution itself. read more

Power to alter the size of the Supreme Court (if the size is drastically increased the President may select all the new justices and change the sway of power) Executive branch checks on Supreme Court . Nominates justices to the Supreme Court . Power of pardon (except impeached officials) . read more