I had a bit of prior knowledge about the Supreme court but the video I watched helped me see how the Supreme court works. I am a visual learner, so videos like these help me put the pieces together and fully comprehend a topic.
One thing I found very interesting was that each side has only thirty minutes to present their case. I thought that each side would have more time, but knowing how busy the supreme court is, this makes sense. I am also taking two courses that go into more detail about the Supreme Court. Between the three classes and being a Criminal Justice Major, I have gained so much knowledge about our court system and how complex it can be. The process to the Court is a long and strenuous one, the hearing itself is short and the decision holds a lot of weight in the court system and society.
The Supreme Court is the most powerful in the world. When asked, each Justice said it took them between three and five years to acclimate to their job. Being on the US Supreme court must be extremely stressful. The Court's interpretation of the constitution can set important precedents for decisions in the future.
Decisions from cases like Roe v. Wade, Gideon v. Wainwright, and Miranda v. Arizona have all affected society. Miranda v. Arizona created Miranda rights, which is heard when someone is arrested, and on one of my favorite shows, Law and order SVU. Roe v. Wade is a controversial case that is still being talked about today. Gideon v. Wainwright gave all criminal defendants the right to an attorney, not just defendants who are charged with capital offenses. I linked some of the most influential Supreme Court decisions below.
When presenting a case to the USSC (United States Supreme Court), each side has thirty minutes to present their side. Unlike the prior trials, which can last hours, if not days, have less than an hour. Since the USSC has already reviewed the case, each side must have a strong opening statement and be able to answer questions the Justices' have thoroughly and concisely. After the hearing, the Court forms its opinion and decides. A judicial opinion on each case is available to the public to describe the thought process behind the decision.
Link mentioned in the post:
Landmark United States Supreme Court Cases