The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court

The judicial branch of the United States government—including the Supreme Court and other federal courts—interprets the meaning of the nation’s laws and decides if laws are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. In this two-page history and civics worksheet for middle grades, students will read about the purpose and duties of the judicial branch of the U.S. government and explore a list of 10 key facts about the Supreme Court. Then learners will use the text to answer questions based on real events in the Court’s history. As a bonus assignment, encourage students to research and record the current Supreme Court justices and how long each justice has served.