9 judges appointed for life by the president.

Federal District Courts:

-interprets the constitution

-decides disputes between           .states

CANNOT BE OVERRULED

-Gave citizenship to “All persons born or naturalized in the United States,” (granting citizenship to former slaves)

-“nor shall any state deprive any person of live, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

-Protects the voting rights of all citizens

Rules over

 Individual States