U.S Supreme Court (Reflection)

 

After reading about the Supreme Court, I learned many things that I did not know beforehand. It is important to learn about the government that we live in. Knowing how the system works will keep you prepared for future elections and debates. 

One thing that I did not know about the Supreme Court is the history of its beginning.  The first meeting of the U.S Supreme Court was scheduled to be held on February 1, 1970. However, the first meeting had to be pushed back one day due to transportation issues. 

I think the most important takeaway that someone should know about the Supreme Court is being aware of what happens, who is inside, and the basics of how it works. Not everyone needs to follow every news or case that goes on in the Supreme Court, however, it is important to know what goes on. Everyone should know that there are nine justices. Justices are chosen by the president of the United States, and the U.S Senate confirms the list. Another important takeaway from the U.S Supreme Court is that there are multiple branches within. 

The most surprising thing that I have learned after reading the article is that only 115 justices have served time with the Supreme Court. I honestly thought that the number would be way higher, 115 seems small to me. I was also surprised that the first meeting was held in New York. I would have expected it to be in Philadelphia or Boston, never would have guessed that it was in New York. Another thing that surprised me when I learned it last year, was that the president chooses who sits in the nine seats. I learned this last year when taking American Politics, I would have thought that the president would get a say, but others in the government would also get a say that equals out.