Blog Post #2: On the Courts

The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) is legitimized in the constitution, along with Congress and the Presidency. The Judges must attempt to remain unbiased when reviewing bills and requests sent in by the People. However, the Justices themselves can remain as a Judge long after the President that appointed them leaves. 

But when the Supreme Court was first becoming a thing, Congress attempted to pass a law that John Marshall, one of the first Justices, struck it down as unconstitutional. He and the Supreme Court quickly gained the popularity of the People. But 20 years later, the case of Dred Scot became an incredibly divisive thought. Unfortunately for the court, they claimed his freedom illegitimate, and not only would he remain a slave, but that Congress had no authority to ban slavery. The civil war soon followed. 

The Court System itself is a very important group for the branch of government for America. The Executive and Legislative branch, unfortunately, are incredibly polarized, and some may say the Court is or is becoming polarized, but when they act, they are to act unbiased. 

In the link provided, you can find a detailed look into the history of the Court System and how its role plays out in our modern society,