[Maritime Q-Scout]

The whole point of having a Constitution is to state there are some things that are so fundamental that they are not at the whims of the electorate.

Without it people could vote to eliminate the freedom of speech, the press, expression etc.

The constitution says that the people do not have the power to eliminate those rights and freedoms without an extensive process.

The role of the judiciary is to make rulings based on the structure of Constitution > Legislation > Common Law.

This is why the court can vote down an unconstitutional bill that was voted on and passed by the majority. Otherwise, a state could vote to have slavery. Would that be acceptable because the people voted for it?