1. The court system is better at protecting individuals because it is independent and neutral. Courts are not swayed by public opinion or election pressure. Judges can focus on the law and the Constitution, rather than trying to please voters or special interest groups. In contrast, elected officials like Congress members, the President, or mayors are influenced by what will help them get re-elected. This can lead to decisions that favor the majority, sometimes at the expense of individual rights.
  2. The idea that the Supreme Court is “anti-democratic” comes from the fact that justices are not elected by the people. Instead, they are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This means the public doesn’t directly choose them, unlike the President or members of Congress. The framers of the Constitution designed the system this way because they were worried that special interest groups would influence the government. They wanted a court that could make decisions based on the Constitution, not public opinion or election pressures. This was to protect minority rights, even if the majority disagreed. Judges are appointed for life to remain impartial. This allows them to make fair decisions, without worrying about re-election. While this may seem undemocratic, it was meant to avoid political pressures and protect individual rights.

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