In the few short weeks since her nomination to the Supreme Court, Elena Kagan has been transformed from a relatively-obscure political figure into practically a household name. And rightfully so. Supreme Court Justices have more of an impact on American life than most other people serving in our nation’s government, largely because they serve lifetime appointments. And being a Supreme Court Justice an achievement and an honor that only 111 other Americans–only three of them women– have ever obtained.