We learned how to read ancient hieroglyphics when after Napoleon's troops discovered the Rosetta Stone, which had translations of the hieroglyphics in Ancient Greek, which many people knew how to read.
Americans were mostly concerned about the economy. They were also scared of communism spreading into America.
The judicial branch interprets laws, but the Senate in the legislative branch confirms the President’s nominations for judicial positions, and Congress can impeach any of those judges and remove them from office.