1. The court system is better at protecting individual rights because judges focus on the law and the Constitution, not on winning votes or staying popular. Elected officials, like the President or members of Congress, often make decisions based on what the majority wants so they can get re-elected. This can sometimes lead to ignoring the rights of individuals or minority groups. A great example of how courts protect rights is the case Miranda v. Arizona. Ernesto Miranda was arrested and confessed to a crime without being told he had the right to remain silent or to have a lawyer. The Supreme Court said this violated his rights under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. Because of this case, police now have to read people their “Miranda rights” when they are arrested. This shows how the courts can step in to stop unfair treatment and make sure everyone’s rights are protected, even when other parts of the government fail to do so.
  2. Some people say the Supreme Court is anti-democratic because justices aren’t elected by the people. Instead, they are chosen by the President and approved by the Senate. This means regular citizens don’t get to vote for them, which can feel unfair in a democracy. However, there’s a good reason for this. The Founding Fathers, like James Madison in Federalist #10, worried that if every decision was based only on majority rule, the rights of individuals and minority groups could be ignored. By having judges who aren’t elected, the courts can stay independent and make decisions based on the Constitution, not on what’s popular or what will win votes. This helps protect everyone’s rights, even if the majority disagrees. That said, many judges come from wealthy or powerful backgrounds, which means they might not always understand or focus on the struggles of ordinary people. This can be a downside.

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