adjudicate federal cases
enforce federal rights
handle international trade cases
hear appeals from lower courts
interpret federal statutes
issue writs of habeas corpus
oversee bankruptcy cases
resolve disputes between states
resolve disputes involving admiralty law
resolve disputes involving ambassadors
resolve disputes involving civil rights
resolve disputes involving constitutional rights
resolve disputes involving federal agencies
resolve disputes involving federal crimes
resolve disputes involving federal government
resolve disputes involving federal regulations
resolve disputes involving foreign states
resolve disputes involving treaties
resolve disputes under federal law
review constitutionality of laws
resolve disputes involving citizens of different states