This power is advantageous to the position of Chief Justice because it accounts for the balance of power by allowing the Judicial Branch to participate in the trial regarding the possible removal of the important office of the President. In addition to presiding over impeachment trials, the Chief Justice is also considered the most senior member of the Supreme Court and is thus responsible for initiating conversation when deciding cases. This allows the Chief Justice have a lot of influence over the other justices. The Chief Justice is also responsible for setting agendas for the court allowing him to heavily influence the direction of the court. Despite the added responsibilities of the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court, his vote is still equal to that of his peers and has no power to overrule the verdicts of the other justices. However, despite this slight disadvantage of the Chief Justice, if he is in the majority opinion, he has the ability to build on his legacy by choosing who writes the majority opinion that serves as a guide for the decision making of the lower courts. This is a major
This power is advantageous to the position of Chief Justice because it accounts for the balance of power by allowing the Judicial Branch to participate in the trial regarding the possible removal of the important office of the President. In addition to presiding over impeachment trials, the Chief Justice is also considered the most senior member of the Supreme Court and is thus responsible for initiating conversation when deciding cases. This allows the Chief Justice have a lot of influence over the other justices. The Chief Justice is also responsible for setting agendas for the court allowing him to heavily influence the direction of the court. Despite the added responsibilities of the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court, his vote is still equal to that of his peers and has no power to overrule the verdicts of the other justices. However, despite this slight disadvantage of the Chief Justice, if he is in the majority opinion, he has the ability to build on his legacy by choosing who writes the majority opinion that serves as a guide for the decision making of the lower courts. This is a major