HISET Social Studies Practice

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Which court is known as the highest federal court in the United States?

The District Court
The Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court
The Federal Court

The correct answer is: The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is recognized as the highest federal court in the United States. It holds the ultimate authority in interpreting the Constitution and federal law, and its decisions set precedents that all lower courts must follow. The Supreme Court has the power to review cases that have been decided in lower courts, and its rulings can have a profound impact on American law and society. Other courts like the District Court and the Court of Appeals serve important functions, but they do not possess the final authority that the Supreme Court does. The District Court generally handles trial cases, while the Court of Appeals reviews decisions made by the District Courts. The term "Federal Court" could refer to either of these types of courts or the federal court system as a whole but does not specify the highest authority in that system. Thus, the Supreme Court distinctly stands out as the apex of the judicial branch in the United States.