The Supreme Court

 What did you learn about the Supreme Court that you didn't already know?

 Watching the video made me feel like my eyes had been opened to a lot of what the Supreme Court does. I had learned a lot about the supreme court that I did not know before. The first thing that stood out to me was that there had only been about 100 justices that have served in the Supreme Court, serving an average of 16 years. I also learned about the workload the Supreme Court is given; They receive over 7000 cases a year but only accept 100. The video taught me a lot more than I expected, and I feel like my knowledge of the Supreme Court has been greatly expanded.

 

 What is the most important take-away point about the Supreme Court?  

The most important take-away point about the Supreme Court is their power of judicial review. Judicial review might be the most important ability the Supreme Court has, thanks to how much it can protect the rights of citizens. It is also vital thanks to how it can prevent the other branches from over extending their reach. The Supreme Court, and its power to limit other branches, allows the public to place their trust firmly in the court and not worry about potential abuse they could suffer. 

 

What was the most surprising thing you learned?

The most surprising fact that I learned from the video was how the Supreme Court did not have its own dedicated building for over half of its existence. The Supreme Court was given temporary quarters in the unfinished capital in 1801 when it was moved to Washington, and was not given a permanent residence until 1935. It seems almost impossible that the most powerful courts in the US did not have their own place until their 146th year of existence, but it remains as a surprising and fun fact. 

 

How did the video change the way you thought of the Supreme Court?

The video definitely changed the way I thought of the Supreme Court by giving me a bigger appreciation of it. As the highest court in the United States, the nine judges entrusted with keeping justice fair are under a massive workload and stress due to the constant scrutiny they face on a daily basis. Their reasoning binds all other courts, their future decisions can change the fate of the US as we know it; it’s hard to not have respect for the Court and what they do.

  

Top Five Sources of News and Information

Twitter 

The only social media I use on a regular basis, Twitter is a massive and important source of news for me. I am able to get news fast and frequently, thanks to posts not taking as long to type as full articles. I am also able to easily follow many different independent journalists and news sources, allowing myself to diversify the news I see on a daily basis. One of the most useful things that twitter has introduced is the community notes. Community notes allow a verified user to fact check potentially false posts and let others know. Twitter is an important source of news that I will continue to use. 

ESPN 

With my major being Sports Media, I find it incredibly important to engage with the news that each sport will bring. The app allows me to fine tune the articles and scores I want to see, which helps me to see what I want to see. ESPN is also useful when it comes to information for fantasy leagues and sports betting, two fields that have really interested me recently. ESPN also allows me to watch any live game going on, giving me an easy distraction from my day to day life. The app is one of my mainstays, and allows me to keep track of every team that I love to watch.

 

 

WFMZ-TV

A local news station that serves my home area, WFMZ is a mainstay at my house and an always reliable source of background noise. While my family uses it mostly for the weather and traffic, I like to listen to the breaking news stories of the surrounding area. WFMZ also provides sports scores for every imaginable level, such as the ECHL, ACL and the MILB. WFMZ will continue to be a news source that I use for the time I am home.

 

FOX8 WGHP

FOX8 WGHP is another local news station, this time serving the Triad Area. I am a sophomore, but I am still very new to High Point and the surrounding cities. Following a station that keeps me up to date on the local areas has allowed me to become familiar with the local areas. The station was also helpful due to its frequent coverage of the two hurricanes that have affected the NC area, allowing me to see the damage caused and the best way to keep myself and my friends safe. WGHP is a station I will continue to follow as I go to school here. 

 

 

CNN

The final news source, and the one I use the least out of everything on this list, is CNN. I have really only started to use it because of the election, but I do plan on checking it every once in a while. CNN is useful to me due to its worldwide coverage, allowing me to follow what's going on in other parts of the world. CNNs expert news reports also ensure that every story covered there is verifiably true, and easy to follow. CNN may be the app I use the least, but I will keep up with the news that it provides me.