The document summarizes the roles and responsibilities of the US judicial branch, including the Supreme Court and lower federal courts. It outlines that the Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has the power of judicial review to interpret laws and review the constitutionality of other courts' rulings. Lower federal courts include district courts that hear cases involving federal law across states within their districts and can have their rulings appealed to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is comprised of 9 justices including the Chief Justice who are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate to serve lifetime appointments.

1. Article Three Thomas Sotomayor Scalia Kennedy Alito Kagan Ginsberg Breyer Powers given to the Judicial branch. Chief Justice Roberts

7. Once elected, you serve for life!

9. Paths to the Supreme Court From the State Level From the Federal Level