The Supreme Court:

       

        

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. It is part of the judicial branch of government and has the final say on legal issues regarding the Constitution. The court dictates whether or not laws and actions by the government are considered constitutional. The court is made up of nine justices who are appointed by the president and voted on by Congre
ss before taking a seat. The highest ranking position on the Supreme Court is called the chief justice, it is included among the nine justices. 

        Something interesting I learned from this lesson on the Supreme Court was there have only been around a hundred court justices since the Supreme Court began, with most of them serving up to sixteen years, as they have the ability to serve until death. This was something I did not know and was very intrigued to learn as I thought there would have been many more since it began in 1789. Another thing I learned about the Supreme Court was shown in an interview with Justice David H. Souter, saying that many of them do not feel comfortable, or like they are doing their jobs well for three to five years after they begin working there. I find this compelling because that seems like a long time to settle into a job, but it is interesting to know how real Justices feel at their work. I also learned that the Supreme Court receives over a hundred cases a week, about seven thousand a year. This was insightful to learn because I expected more people to try to have their cases handled by the Supreme Court. 

        The biggest takeaway from learning about the Supreme Court is realizing that, even though each justice has their own personal beliefs and opinions, their job goes way beyond their own personal feelings. They must consider how their decisions will affect the entire country, not just in the present but also in the future. It's not just about who's right or wrong in a specific case, it's about finding the answer that could shape how laws are decided and interpreted for years. 

            These videos and lesson gave me a deeper, more meaningful, understanding of the Supreme Court and how important its role is in shaping our country's law and future. Learning about the justices' experiences, the number of court cases they receive a year, and just how long many justices serve made me realize how powerful this institution is. Before this lesson, I did not think much about the Supreme Court, but now I see it as an essential part of our government. It made me want to learn more about how it operates and how its decisions affect everyday life. My perspective has definitely changed for the better on the court.