1. In what ways is the court system better suited to protect the individual than elected branches of government? Give an example.

The court system is better at protecting people because judges are not elected and don’t need to make popular decisions to stay in power. They focus on the law and the Constitution, not on what will make people vote for them. For example, if a law passed by Congress takes away someone’s rights, the courts can say that the law is not allowed (unconstitutional) and protect the person’s rights.

2. Do you agree that the Supreme Court is an anti-democratic part of our government because judges are appointed, not elected? Why or why not?

Yes, I agree that it can seem anti-democratic because the people don’t vote for judges. But I think that’s not always a bad thing. If judges had to win elections, they might try to please voters instead of following the law. Appointing judges helps keep them independent and focused on doing what’s fair, not what’s popular. This way, they can stop unfair laws even if those laws are supported by elected leaders.