The issues with the Judicial branch of the Federal governnent do need further study, since they normally are not as much readily apparent to the public. Both the Legislature and Executive branches do what they do in full view of the public. Although judicial independence from politics is right, it still is governed by flawed humans who do need to be held accountable.
I do believe that the lifetime services, while well intended at the time, may now need to be limited. I do believe however that it may be impossible to properly balance the fourfold structure of government, due to the all to common tendencies of man.
I do believe that the Lifetime Services, while well intentioned, may need to be limited. I do believe however that it may be impossible to properly balance the fourfold structure of government due to the tendencies of man.
I do not think lifetime appointments to the judiciary is the problem as much as the lack of oversight and accountability. Maybe Congress could pass laws (or likely a Constitutional amendment) further defining the requirements of the judicial offices and a better means for calling for their removable from office. An idea only: Rather than having judges run for election, they have to reappear before Congress for review, just as they are currently being confirmed by the Senate. If say greater than 2/3 of the Senate vote for removable at their time for review. Who decides if a Supreme Court Justice is actually obeying the Constitution ?
That does seem like a good option. But as to who decides, there we reach a point of diminishing returns. For already we have four branches who have the ability to decide: the people, the legislative, the executive, and the judical.
I don't know as of yet, but I believe that the problem isn't so much the lack of "who", but the lack of understanding and moral fortitude. Not to mention the ever necessary work, pitting ambition against ambition.
The issues with the Judicial branch of the Federal governnent do need further study, since they normally are not as much readily apparent to the public. Both the Legislature and Executive branches do what they do in full view of the public. Although judicial independence from politics is right, it still is governed by flawed humans who do need to be held accountable.
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I do believe that the lifetime services, while well intended at the time, may now need to be limited. I do believe however that it may be impossible to properly balance the fourfold structure of government, due to the all to common tendencies of man.
I do believe that the Lifetime Services, while well intentioned, may need to be limited. I do believe however that it may be impossible to properly balance the fourfold structure of government due to the tendencies of man.
I do not think lifetime appointments to the judiciary is the problem as much as the lack of oversight and accountability. Maybe Congress could pass laws (or likely a Constitutional amendment) further defining the requirements of the judicial offices and a better means for calling for their removable from office. An idea only: Rather than having judges run for election, they have to reappear before Congress for review, just as they are currently being confirmed by the Senate. If say greater than 2/3 of the Senate vote for removable at their time for review. Who decides if a Supreme Court Justice is actually obeying the Constitution ?
That does seem like a good option. But as to who decides, there we reach a point of diminishing returns. For already we have four branches who have the ability to decide: the people, the legislative, the executive, and the judical.
I don't know as of yet, but I believe that the problem isn't so much the lack of "who", but the lack of understanding and moral fortitude. Not to mention the ever necessary work, pitting ambition against ambition.