Rulings on The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court is one that was founded in September 1789 in the budding time of the American culture. Over the past 200+ years they have assisted on millions upon millions of cases involving the reformation and push towards our fair, free world. 

    Justices are invited to/nominated to being apart of the Court by the current president and that person's ballot is then sent to the Senate for final deliberation and voting to secure their position. One Justice even labels the appointment like so: "Being appointed to the Supreme Court is like being struck by Lightning." 

Why Should You Care?

    In all reality, unless you yourself are facing a case involving questions of constitutional law, appeals from convictions dealing with death sentences, or legal questions of major significance, you most likely will not have to worry about the Supreme Court calling or even knowing your name. Even with that being said their role is a much needed and vital piece of our functioning heart of America. This can be best seen in their one unspoken motto -and the American legal system's much needed personality- that "Impartiality is Key." This motto being the most important takeaway from all that the court does.

    As I stated previously, people are elected into an empty position within the chambers by the people's president. In total their are nine chairs available and each person is prided on their vast opinions and diverse backgrounds. In other words - They are NOT meant to agree on most (maybe even any) cases brought before them. 

    One case that could shed light to how they operate could be the Dred Scott Decision from March of 1857. It was a case that questioned and ultimately denied the legality of black citizenship in America and declared the Missouri Compromise to be unconstitutional. 

    As I learned while watching our class videos on the Supreme Court rulings, "The Justices cannot act until an issue is brought to them." When they are given the power to act they will act but it cannot be before asked of them. Something that gratefully surprised me and provided a bit of relief found within that though, is that the Justices are specifically chosen to fight with each other, to not agree on these larger than one life issues and debate them so that each side and voice may be heard. The council is given an odd number that even in the case of a split decision, a chose will be made. 

Overall...

    The Supreme Court has played a pivotal role in shaping the American legal landscape over the past 200+ years. Their nomination by the president and confirmation by the Senate, these Justices serve in a crucial capacity, addressing significant legal matters that impact the nation. The Court deliberately chosen for their diverse backgrounds and opinions, emphasizes the importance of disagreement and debate in reaching decisions on substantial issues. Ultimately, the Supreme Court stands as a cornerstone of the American legal system, embodying the principle that impartiality and robust debate are fundamental to its functioning.