I agree. The independent judiciary, in my opinion, is what has been largely responsible for the effectiveness of the U.S Government since it's inception. This c

I agree. The independent judiciary, in my opinion, is what has been largely responsible for the effectiveness of the U.S Government since it's inception. This concept of a body that can rule on the constitutionality of laws and acts was a revolutionary concept. I want to take pains to emphasis that this is relative. Contemporary issues and criticisms aside (not to mention those raised in the article), it's a system that has served remarkably well, especially compared to its peers.