We would probably have a better Supreme Court even if we had arbitrary requirements that make little sense but would be a better alternative to what we have now. For instance:
All Justices must have the name Horatio (either a given name or by name change). No last names.
Twenty years of experience required in horticulture, which because of the forementioned name change, is more like horatioculture.
Must have read at least 3000 books of any type.
Can juggle an arbitrary amount of oranges on demand.
Has combat experience in either blunt or bladed weaponry in the event of a zombie apocalypse, with a skill level scaled to their age. Alternatively, skilled in the occult and necromancy (to turn the undead).
Can create rhythmic song related to the laws being discussed in the event of spontaneous musicals.
We would probably have a better Supreme Court even if we had arbitrary requirements that make little sense but would be a better alternative to what we have now. For instance:
All Justices must have the name Horatio (either a given name or by name change). No last names.
Twenty years of experience required in horticulture, which because of the forementioned name change, is more like horatioculture.
Must have read at least 3000 books of any type.
Can juggle an arbitrary amount of oranges on demand.
Has combat experience in either blunt or bladed weaponry in the event of a zombie apocalypse, with a skill level scaled to their age. Alternatively, skilled in the occult and necromancy (to turn the undead).
Can create rhythmic song related to the laws being discussed in the event of spontaneous musicals.