From 1790 to 1857, the Supreme Court Emerged as the Most Powerful Branch of Our Government

I agree with the above statement. The US Supreme Court started slowly as a branch of our government, but by 1857 it emerged as the most powerful branch. The Presidency and the Executive branch certainly can create things, implement new ideas and have a large impact on all the citizens' lives. The Congress as the legislative branch can establish or change laws, and declare war. These are both powerful branches. However, the Supreme Court places the great checks and balances on both the Executive and Legislative branches. The Supreme Court has the final say as to the appropriateness of the law, and the actions of the President. They imposed during this time period limits of power on the other branches.…