Five Facts: Reforming the Supreme Court

Five Facts: Reforming the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court serves as the country's “guardian and interpreter of the Constitution.” Since the Judiciary Act passed in 1789, the court has been a cornerstone of the country's democracy and one of the country's most important institutions. Yet in recent years the court has become far more partisan and polarizing, which has been destructive. This has led to some leaders calling for reform. Some have suggested expanding the size of the court, while others have called for term limits.

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