I haven't found that in any copy of the Constitution. If it's not in there, what's the authority for it? It's certainly a popular view, but I can't find legal or logical support for it. And the consequences of having a single, Federal court interpret all our laws for us seems to be the USSC as the final arbiterand therefore the body that in the end makes all the rules.
As I read it, the three branches are all tasked with the job of interpreting the Constitution and doing as it says.
And their authority comes from US.
I was going by historical facts on important issues...such as Obamacare, abortion rights, gay marriage etc. were taken up by SCOTUS and their decision has been accepted as the final.
Also, SCOTUS can and has ruled many laws passed by congress and signed by president to be unconstitutional and that law becomes null & void.
BUMP. Well stated.