It is absolutely saddening even just one United States Supreme Court Justice puts you in a minority in America.

Results of a recent C-SPAN poll showed the average American could barely name a justice of the highest court in the country. According to the poll, only 43 percent or about four in 10 people, could name one justice, with the majority naming the notorious RBG, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This means that more than half the country could not name a single person on the court.

While it is no wonder that Ginsburg is the most notable, every other justice serves a purpose as well. Some may not be as outspoken as Ginsburg, but they all have a say in the daily rights afforded to citizens by the Constitution and are usually sought after for highly debated and publicized issues.

It is beyond ridiculous to not be able to name even one justice, especially in a country that seems so focused on politics. It is even more interesting since Republicans are dying to give deceased Justice Antonio Scalia’s seat to nominee Neil Gorsuch, but cannot name other members of the court.

Lately, people have jumped at the chance to discuss politics, often ending in arguments and family division, yet a minority of people can name the representatives holding one of the most prestigious and powerful positions in America. The nine-person court helps to review laws and decide the law of the land, from gay marriage to fundamental constitutional rights involving the First Amendment.

Of the people who can name a justice, it would not be surprising if most are involved with the public justice system, such as a lawyer or a journalist. It is extremely important, however, for everyone to know who represents the highest court in the nation.

The Supreme Court has the option to review cases and determine whether a law should be passed in the U.S.

So, to all the women who cannot name one justice, let this be a reminder that these are the same people who afford women the choice to choose whether or not they want to have an abortion.

To same sex couples, let this be a reminder that these are the people who voted to make gay marriage legal under the Constitution and ruled that not allowing same sex couples to get married was a violation of their Constitutional rights.

People may not be able to stand in front of the Supreme Court, but it does not mean that those who fill those nine chairs are not significant.