Quotes:
1. "The standard of good behavior for the continuance in office of the judicial magistracy is certainly one of the most valuable of the modern improvements in the practice of government." This quote shows why it is important for Supreme Court Justices to serve for life.
2. "Hence it is, that there can be but few men in the society who will have sufficient skill in the laws to qualify them for the stations of judges." Shows that a judge's job is important and it takes a lot of skill to be qualified to have such an important job as a judge.
3. "It may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor Will , but merely judgement; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgements." Explains that the Judiciary Branch can only make judgements based on the law and not based on any other factors, such as money.
4. "A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the legislative body." The Constitution is very important to judges because it lays out the laws and shows them rules to abide by.
5. "They ought to regulate their decisions by the fundamental laws, rather than by those which are not fundamental." Judges must make decisions based on law and not by other personal beliefs.
Questions:
1. How much of an effect does a judge's political ideology have on his/her decisions?
2. Will the Judiciary Branch ever become more powerful?
3. Is the Judiciary Branch running how you expected it to in the present day?
4. Do you still think Supreme Court Justices should be appointed for life?
5. What would you change about the Judiciary Branch today?
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