The Supreme Court:
235 Years of Constitutional Guardianship
The Supreme Court has been established since 1789—mind-blowing when you think about it. One group has been mediating how our country has been run for that long. The main job is to interpret the Constitution and make big decisions that impact the whole country.
The Nine Justices in the Supreme Court, there are nine justices. These justices are who hear and decide on the cases. They are picked by the president and must be approved by the Senate. Once they have formally been accepted, they serve for life unless they retire. Some judges stay for decades.
Case Selection Process
The court gets thousands of cases a year—nearly seven to eight thousand cases to be exact—but only around a hundred cases are actually taken. These cases involve important questions about the law or the Constitution. The justices do not take every case; they take the ones that they believe are the most important. By important, they mean those that have the most social, political, or economic effect within the country.
Historical Context
Did you know that a long time ago, the Supreme Court didn't even have its own building? In fact, they used to meet in the basement of the U.S. Capitol. It was not until 1935 that they got their own building in Washington, DC.
Court Traditions
One tradition that the justices have is shaking hands before hearing a case. This is a small way to remind each other to stay respectful, even if they don't always agree. Another interesting fact is that they do not allow cameras in the courtroom. They like to keep the process private and quiet.
The Court's Impact
In all, the Supreme Court plays a huge role in our country—it helps make sure that laws are fair and everyone's rights are protected. Even though we don't hear about it every day, court decisions can change lives and the future of the U.S.
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