I learned from the video that the supreme court receives hundreds of cases each week, and seven thousand cases a year which is not as many as I thought they would take. Before watching the video I assumed that there would be a lot more cases that got to the supreme court. In the video I learned that the supreme court only takes very few of the cases that they are sent. Written arguments trying to persuade the court are rarely taken, only around one hundred a year go through.
Although each justice is supported by staff members they are each individually responsible for deciding each case. The justices have assistants and secretaries but are solely responsible for reviewing the cases and deciding the facts themselves. Each justice is also responsible to have a formally written opinion on each case which is the most time consuming part of the job. One of the justices on the majority side writes an opinion on the case which binds all other courts which decides future cases. Any justice can also write a separate opinion either agreeing or disagreeing.
The opinion draft is sent to all nine justices to try to persuade them to switch sides if needed. This process helps the Supreme Court work together to make fair and unified decisions. One important thing to know about the Supreme Court is that they make sure everyone follows the Constitution, which is the foundation of our country’s laws and freedoms.
Based on their knowledge of the law, the justices already have some ideas on the case before it comes to trial. But the discussion and debate process allows people to consider their choices more thoroughly. If people stopped listening to the constitution we wouldn't be free anymore. The Supreme Court protects us by ensuring that everyone follows the law and maintains justice, despite what some people may believe. The Supreme Court's role in monitoring the nation and upholding the Constitution is very important and has helped more than hurt us.
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