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Why does unelected status warrant equal standing with an elected branch of government?
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I tried my best to explain in my post. In essence, they are above politics, and have the authority to curb the excess of the elected branches, should they act against the constitution or morality (yes, my country's laws allow that category, it's a failsafe in the event of an altered or even abolished consitution). Simply, they are meant to prevent a totalitarian regime.
Your view is the Judiciary is above politics so they should be equal in power to duly elected branches? Even assuming an above politics posture is possible, I don't see how this idea justifies empowerment let alone equal power with a branch of government based on popular sovereignty.