The court that reigns supreme over this country is accordingly named and accordingly rules. The Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting the Constitution, and that is a very important task. Interpretation of the document on which our government stands is not something left to one or two people, it is a job for a select group to tackle. The Supreme Court has many aspects to be explored like the Federal Bench, the appointment process, and George W. Bush's picks for new members.

The Supreme Court is composed of a Federal Bench of justices in which Congress decides the number of judges. The Federal Bench was composed of as little as five justices at one time, but now it contains nine members. All justices have generally been lawyers because they have a good understanding of the legal system and judiciary proceedings.

Throughout history the Supreme Court members are almost...