The US Supreme Court interprets the Constitution according to the justices' beliefs about the meaning of the articles and amendments, and how they are intended to be applied in real-life controversies. The Court's interpretations fluctuate over time as society and the composition of the Court changes. This dynamic transformation is known as the "informal amendment process" because the Supreme Court's decisions create legally binding, but often temporary, changes to law and public policy based on their reading of the constitutional text.
It is important to note that the Supreme Court does not change the written Constitution. Article V provides formal changes can only be made through the joint effort of Congress and the States.
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inferior courts (lower courts)
Constitutional Courts - mandated by the constitution Legislative Courts
congress
Congress established the lower federal courts
Debates in Congress cannot be questioned in the courts.
Congress established the lower federal courts.
Congress established the lower federal courts
Congress is responsible for establishing lower courts as they are needed. This is a power designed to this the legislative branch of government in the U.S. Constitution.
The courts are created using a legal procedure which is guided by the constitution. The Congress is the main body involved in the creation of the courts.
Congress
the constitution
Congress established the lower federal courts