Supreme Court Blog #2

In the United States, there are three main branches of government; the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. The judicial branch is the court system in the United States. We the people trust these courts, of all different levels, to interpret the constitution. The highest-level court in the United States is the supreme court. It is the most powerful judiciary system in the world and is used as a model for judiciary systems around the world. The supreme court is made up of 9 justices who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. The justices have no term limit and usually serve as a judge until they are no longer able.

After watching the videos about the supreme court, I have a new-found respect and admiration for the 9 justices. The 9 justices of the supreme court dedicate so much of their lives to serving on the court and making decisions that impact the lives of so many people.  I think it is incredible how the 9 justices work underneath the public’s eye with so much pressure about the cases they choose to take to trial and work in an environment like that. There are so many misconceptions about what the 9 justices actually do. They receive thousands of certs every year but only accept about 100 of them. People often think that the supreme court rejecting the case is their way of deciding about it, but in reality, they can only choose ones that they think are important enough or will make a difference. Another misconception that people have about the 9 justices is that they all make decisions based on their political preferences. They come to a final decision based on whether or not the constitution was properly interrupted in earlier trials. It is not easy for them to come to a verdict, they all vote, discuss, and have differing opinions. They are honest in the judgements and are a wonderful power in the American government.

The 9 justices are such intelligent individuals who have a very important and difficult job. Before watching the videos, I did not have a full understanding of what the supreme court and 9 justices’ true purpose in this country was. After the videos, I have a new appreciation for what the supreme court's purpose in the United States is and the 9 justices’ role in law interrupting.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWRoXYRsaeo&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca8qSuWxcG8