The Supremes

The Supreme Court was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789. The Supreme Court takes its power from the Article III in the constitution. Above the main entrance of the supreme court are the words Equal under the Law. The supreme court is in charge of ensuring that the American people have equal justice under the law and acts as a guardian and an interpreter of the constitution. There are three principals that defines the constitution and how the law works. One principle is that the Constitution…

first day, as I continue to learn more and more about the fascinating cases that were presented in the Supreme Court. Ever since writing the first reflection paper I have learned more about ground shaking decisions that were decided under the Warren court, but more importantly I have learned more about the rights of criminals and the accused. I now understand the great difficulty that the Supreme Court has when deciding upon a case, as many factors are involved. Many situations that are…

of the Senate, shall appoint… Judges of the supreme court.” The president nominates all federal judges in the judicial branch and specified officers in cabinet-level departments, independent agencies, the military services, the Foreign Service and uniformed civilian services, as well as U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals. When it comes to nominating a Supreme Court justice it is stated in the constitution the president may nominate and appoint any Supreme Court justice. However, the justice…

The Supreme Court has been a part of America, and was made to keep both the executive and legislative branch in check. In order to completely understand this question, it is important to understand politics in general. Politics is defined as “the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.” The two most powerful things in America are the executive and legislative branch.…

The Supreme Court is the central government power; the foundation of the land where it receives its power from the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution, in retrospect, addresses all American's and is an agreement that ensures individual expression and fulfils this promise through the implementation of a vote based government in which the individuals who compose and translate the law must also obey it. The Constitution formulates the Court as an independent legal body whose choices are protected…

President challenged a subpoena but because the materials were to be used in a criminal case, due process prevailed. Therefore, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the District Court. The Supreme Court was cautious in formulating their opinion because they did not want to answer the political question raised between Congress and the Executive Branch, which the Supreme Court is against…

The Powers and Influences of the Supreme Court Founding father Alexander Hamilton once stated that he believed that the Judicial Branch would be the weak link of the three government branches. However, the branch is much more powerful than Hamilton could have ever expected. The Supreme Court has a lot of power, including judicial review that helps them be empowered when it comes to checks and balances. They also have the ability to grant a writ of certiorari to have cases sent up for a review.…

Book Summary In Supreme Conflict, Jan Crawford Greenburg provides insightful analysis into the facts surrounding Supreme Court appointments and more focused on a normative assessment of the appointments process. powerful vignettes about the Supreme Court and the controversies surrounding the appointment of eight Justices since 1982, Greenburg fails to consider the broader normative implications of her narrative. . Briefly summarize the book. What is the author’s central focus? What time…

the Framers of the Constitution, despite the fact that the Framers originally considered the judicial branch to be the “least dangerous branch” of government because it lacked the power “of the sword and of the purse” (Hamilton 1778). However, the Supreme Court has proved itself to be a powerful political actor with the capability to make a profound impact on policy when conditions are ripe for it to do so. Nearly all of the major social and political issues of the modern era have found their…

this country is the power of judicial review given to the Supreme Court in Marbury vs. Madison. The Supreme Court has given itself a great power; to determine, interpret, and strike down laws based entirely upon how the nine justices happen to be feeling that day. This great power is one that can, should, and has to be wielded. The Supreme Court has to use all of the power at its disposal…