In Episode 3 of How Government Works, Darren Watts pulls back the curtain on the Judicial Branch — the system that’s supposed to defend the Constitution and protect your rights.

From district courts to the Supreme Court, the judicial system holds massive power. But when lifetime appointments meet partisan appointments, and ethical standards disappear, what’s left?

Darren walks listeners through the court’s structure, its original purpose, and where it’s gone wrong — from overturning Roe v. Wade to rolling back civil rights. This episode asks a hard but necessary question:

Are the courts protecting democracy… or preserving power?

This one’s about truth, clarity, and accountability — because justice shouldn’t depend on politics, privilege, or proximity to power.

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References & Resources:

U.S. Courts – Overview of the Judicial Branch

SCOTUS Blog – Independent News on Supreme Court Cases

Congressional Research Service: Judicial Review & the Constitution

Brennan Center for Justice – Ethics and the Supreme Court

Pew Research: Public Perception of the Courts