Should The Judiciary Have Too Much Power Essay

Should the Judiciary Have as Much Power as It Has?

These passages present a discussion about arguments concerning the Supreme Court's power. This is an important debate for America since the Supreme Court can alter the principles that by which we live by. The two positions argue whether or not the judiciary has too much power. Both viewpoints have valid claims warranting consideration; for example, evidence indicates that the judiciary has little power to implement their decisions. In contrast, opposing evidence suggests that despite this point, they still practice judicial review. While both sides of the issue have valid points, the claim that the judiciary has too much power is the strongest position, the position supported by a preponderance of the evidence cited in the passages. The most convincing and forceful reasons in support of this position are that

For example, the judiciary has declared has declared 100 plus federal laws to be unconstitutional. In addition, depending on the political leanings of the justices, as well as the political leanings of the time, the judiciary can radically reshape public policy. Consequently, the Supreme Court should not have the ability to so drastically shape the principles of the country. The second relevant point to make in support of the claim that the Supreme court is too powerful is that justices are appointed for life. In support of this point, only seven justices in the entire history have been impeached. Additionally, since justices have no need to pay any attention to the public's opinion, there is the potential for justices to become careless and interpret the Constitution with reckless abandon. In short, due to their appointment to power and life long terms, justices can become a threat to America and its