For American political conservatives, there ought to be two pillars: Individual rights and limited, constitutional government. Americans that show a proper commitment to these two priorities are politically conservative. Individual rights are fundamental to any free society.
Frontcourt: A team's offensive half of the court. Lane: A painted area of the court between the baseline and free throw line. Also called the key because in the early years it was key-shaped. It was twice widened to its present rectangular shape and now is 16 feet wide. Midcourt Line: Also called the division line, the midcourt line divides the court in half.
A sign outside of the Supreme Courtâs basketball court, prohibiting play while court is in session. (Courtesy of Sharada Jambulapati) What better place to shoot hoops than at the Supreme Court, which houses a gym just above the big hall where the justices hear arguments on the nationâs most important cases.