Welcome to the Voice of America's "News Words," where we teach you about words in the news.
Sometimes hearing the word "court" can be confusing.Which court is this? The Supreme Court kept in place a controversial provision
that requires police to check the immigration status of those they stop for other reasons,if people susupect they are in the country illegally.
"Supreme" means top or highest,And America's Supreme Court is just that--the nation's highest court.Nine justices sit on the court
And they make decisions on major issues that affect the country.
Now,when you hear the word "Supreme Court,"your English will be good enough to know what this News Word means.