Narrow scope of judicial power was the reason that people accepted the idea that the federal courts could have the power of judicial review; that is, the ability to decide whether a challenged law comports with the Constitution.
Sam BrownbackI believe you [Samuel Alito] and others would look and say that the role of the courts is limited and it's not to decide political matters.
Sam BrownbackThe people believed that while the courts would be independent, they would defer to the political branches on policy issues.
Sam Brownback