Question

Why is judicial independence so important under our system of government? Use examples from the lesson in your response, and write at least two or three complete sentences.

Answer 1

The real answer on edguinity is The founders of our nation wanted to ensure the courts were free from political pressure, pushing them to rule in a certain way. For example, they ensured judges did not have to fear for their job or pay, which could be used to threaten them. They wanted to be sure judges ruled on the basis of the Constitution and the law, even if that went against the opinion of current leaders.

Answer 2

It is important because they need to remain impartial and unbiased when making decisions, and being party related or government related would or could make them work against what they would normally do, just to push an idea. For example, the supreme court makes a decision that forbids segregation. If they were party affiliated, they might allow segregation because the party that put them there might want segregation to exist. There are numerous such examples including the economy and civil rights.