Which of the following occurs when the U.S. Supreme Court decides an issue?

A) All other courts consider the Supreme Court's opinion in their own decision making.
B) All other courts are obligated to follow the Supreme Court's ruling.
C) Each court can decide for itself whether the Supreme Court decision applies to cases in its jurisdiction.
D) Congress is obligated to pass laws that support that decision.
E) It is written into the Constitution as an amendment if it raised a constitutional question.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

Constitutional Amendment

A change or addition to the constitution, which is the foundational legal document of a country, requiring a specific and often rigorous approval process.

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographical area or over certain types of legal cases.