Supreme Court

People hear quite a lot about the Supreme Court and cases they deliberate on, but who really are they? After getting to watch the video and with some of my prior knowledge about the Supreme Court truly I think i've found an answer. The judicial branch of government is what really makes the entire checks and balances thing work, without them the government would be sitting ducks with nowhere to go. The supreme court was created back in 1801 with Mr. John Marshall as the first ever chief justice of the court. At first it was an idea that people believed was going to work but it wasn't a definite answer, until the case of Marbury Vs Madison. Whilst establishing judicial review; the case also showed the reason and made the Supreme Court a part of our federal government. This case established the precedent for why the court was needed.

Without honestly really knowing it, the Supreme Court might just be the most vital part of our government. I'm well aware they aren't the primary law makers but even still they are possibly the most vital part of the team. Now the second question may be, where does the supreme court even receive its full empowerment?? Just like any other form of government, it relies on the consent of the governed. However, It is different. When someone looks at the executive branch or congress they see the people meant to help the commonwealth of all people. On the other hand, looking at the judicial branch someone looks at them like the people who are protecting the people from false accusations or protecting our inalienable rights. In a way they are what could stand in the way of someone's freedom, that job doesn't seem easy to me.

What I learned about the Supreme Court is that all the justices decide on cases together and have to be unanimous in their decisions in order for a verdict to take place. They meet in a small room not much bigger than a classroom and sit and deliberate amongst themselves and review the cold hard facts of every single case to make sure there isn't something they missed. Also I noticed the justices shake hands after every case due to their respect for each other's views, personally that is just phenomenal to see with how politics has been going recently. I think the most important takeaway from all of what is the “Supreme Court” ; there would be or we all would still be debating freedom to this day if the judicial branch wasn't a thing. They grant or secure what we hold to be our freedom. Our faith is in the court to sustain and keep our citizens' lives fair and equal.