The Supreme Court heads the judicial branch of the United States government. It is the only court established by the Constitution. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. When questions concerning particular laws arise the Supreme Court is responsible for explaining and interpreting the Constitution. Sometimes the Supreme Court is asked to make a decision so important that the whole country pays careful attention to its ruling. Obamacare, segregation and the right to same sex marriage are just a few cases the supreme court has taken on. It is up to the appointed “umpires” to say yay or nay over the questionable law with the help of the constitution. The health care reform was put in place to help Americans achieve more affordable
