The US Supreme Court is an apolitical body that decides whether a law(s) is constitutional by applying the principles of the US Constitution such as Equal Protection, freedom of speech and association, Due Process, habeas corpus, among others. The members of the US Supreme Court are nominated by the President and, with the "advice and consent" of the Senate, confirmed to their seat on the court. So, clearly, the process for selecting and affirming a Justice to the Supreme Court is a political process. However, the Justices are not elected and thus are "immune" from the pressures of the political and election process. The Founding Fathers believed this was a critical component to an adequate system of checks and balances in our three branches of government.
Explain why they thought this was so, and whether you agree or disagree