The judicial branch is seemingly the most overlooked branch, yet it is compromised of some of the most powerful people in the United States today. The Supreme Court, made up of 9 Supreme Court justices, holds power over the likes of senators, representatives, and even the President of the United States.
"The court had no power to ban slavery and that blacks could never be citizens." I was interested to learn about the Dred Scott case and how much it affected not only the reputation of the Supreme Court but the authority they held for years to come. Thinking about how powerful the Supreme Court is and then hearing that they said blacks could never be citizens left me shocked. Although times were different back then, it is horrifying to see people with so much power induce so much hate.
"Remember that we the people was composed of a very small part of the people." This quote stuck with me throughout the entirety of the videos and even after I watched them. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an iconic Supreme Court justice who spearheaded equal rights for all people, but especially women, throughout her time on the court. This video helped me to realize how strong her impact was ever since the beginning of her career as a Supreme Court justice. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazer, an icon, and a hero for people all over the world.
How Many Cases?
Lastly, I could not wrap my head around how many cases arrive to the supreme court. About 100 cases are sent per week to the Supreme Court. The amount of time and work that the justices have to put in is obviously insurmountable, however it wasn't until hearing the actual number that I realized how remarkable the number is.
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