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.