Art. III, § 1

Judicial power and judges

Structure The Courts Art. III · The Courts

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The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

Simplified explanation

The judicial power of the United States is vested in one highest court and in inferior courts that Congress establishes. Judges hold office during good behaviour, and their pay shall not be diminished while in office.