The Supreme Court

Many institutions hold strength and power with the American government through different positions, people, and authority. But many of these powerful entities can rival the powerful group consisting of only nine people: the Supreme Court. This court's reach impacts almost every citizen in the United States in one way or the other and ultimately affects every American citizen throughout their lifetime. 

This powerful entity hasn't always been such a tall-standing statute of American Government, though. During its early stages in the late 18th century and early 19th century, the Supreme Court had struggles obtaining the respect and following of the American people. This was due to many factors, but larger contributions to this issue included opinions on slavery and topics during the civil war. Luckily, after a rough patch, the court manifested enough steam to move on from self-inflicted wounds and become a better embodiment of the American people. Over time, this court has seen amendments, laws, scandals, and much more come and go. Today, the Supreme Court transformed throughout American history from six to nine justices. Along with these justices, countless other secretaries, lawyers, and government employees aid the justices in the organizing, reviewing, and overall process of remaining an independent and respectable entity. These people use their collective power to sift through thousands of petitions per year in order to grant and deny requests of citizens, prisoners, presidents, and many more. In modern times, this court has maintained respect from the citizens as they do their best to reflect those who ultimately placed them into power: the people. 

In the most common cases, lawyers and those fighting against or with a case, travel far and wide to debate in the courtroom. These oral arguments show the court have a conversation within itself to figure out the answers to a controversial case. It is here, on the courtroom floor, that cases are battled over, citizens defend or fight against proposals, and some of the country's biggest events unfold.

Without this power in the midst of the American government, chaos would ensue. Citizens want to know that part of the American government is taking the future into consideration and moving towards what is best for everyone. The Supreme Court has done exactly this for over two hundred years and counting. This bond between the citizen and the court has held strong for the course of this country. As long as the court continues to consider cases, fight for what is right, and create an embodiment of the people, America will continue to hold on to one of the most valuable entities in its government: the Supreme Court.