The U.S. government is made up of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The founders of the United States created these three separate parts to prevent any one group in government from becoming too powerful. The Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch and is the highest court in the United States. This book explores how the Court was created and has changed over time. Some of the Court's most significant decisions, such as Brown v. Board of Education, are also explored. Book jacket.