[Redbob]

"The Constitution, for example, vests 100 percent of the power of the federal government in only 537 individuals — one president, one vice president, 435 members of the House and 100 members of the Senate."

Somebody needs to introduce Mr. Reese to the judiciary branch of the federal government - how it's composed, the unlimited power to create law, the unlimited tenure, the lack of oversight and responsibility of the members.

[Theodore R.]

I think that he was referring to the elected positions only. Theoretically, the Supreme Court was established at the mercy of the Congress. Weak Congresses over the years have allowed the court to become the supreme branch of government. These Congresses actually prefer the court making the major controversial decisions so as to shield the members from the potential ire of their constituents.