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What might happen if decisions of the Supreme Court were not final?
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∙ 14y ago
Cases would be tied up in the appellate courts forever, and there would be few established precedents on which to base a decision. Chaos and gridlock.
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Which court is the court of last resort whose decisions are final?
Supreme Court
Is the supreme court the highest law in the land and is apart of the legislative branch?
pretty sure it is, its a part of the judicial branch The Supreme Court is not the highest law in the land; the Constitution is. The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution. The Supreme Court is the final appeals court; decisions made by it are final. But these decisions still represent the interpretation of the court, and such decisions can theoretically be overturned by the same or future courts.
Final interpreters of the constitution?
According to the US Constitution itself, the United States Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution. The Court's decisions are final and are seldom changed.
What is the court of last resort for all questions of federal law?
A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of many legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, instance court, judgment court, apex court, and highest court of appeal. Broadly speaking, the decisions of a supreme court are not subject to further review by any other court.
Who makes the final decisions in the Federal?
If there is a problem with the constitutionally of a law the Supreme Court makes the decision. The president has no power.
Who has final say in explaining the Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
What law does the decisions made by the highest court follow?
The state supreme court is the highest state court in the state court system. It makes decisions according to the statutes and constitution of the state in which it is housed, as well as case law, or precedents, established by earlier state or federal Supreme Court decisions, and operates almost entirely on an appellate basis.The outcome of court cases is considered final except where there is a preserved issue that can be raised under federal jurisdiction - such cases would then be eligible for review by the Supreme Court of the United States.
What affect does the supreme court's refusal to issue a writ of certiorari have on lower court's decisions?
The lower court decision from the highest court that reviewed the case becomes final and legally binding.
What determines the outcome of a case heard by supreme court?
After all th opinions have been written and finalized, the justices announced their final decisions. The decisions are from the majority vote of the justices
If supreme court overrules roe vs wade must the decision be ratified by the states?
The Supreme Court (or any other court) is very unlikely to reverse prior case law decisions. However to directly answer your question, decisions by court of any kind are "final" and require no ratification by anyone. Court decisions may be challenged by new legislation or Constitutional Amendments that try to modify the laws that the court's decisions originally addressed. The court might then have to decide on the new laws and/or amendments, but this would be a new court decision.
When the US Supreme Court rules on a constitutional issue is the judgment final?
Not entirely. There have been many cases of judicial review that has been overturned. One noted example is the idea of "separate but equal", the legal argument for segregation of whites and minorities. However, it took almost a century for this to be overturned so in a single lifetime the judgment could be final.Added: The initial answer has the element of truth to it, but it is not made clear that Supreme Court decisions can only be reversed by subsequent Supreme Court decisions. Decisions of the US Supreme Court are final and binding, and cannot be overturned by any other body of Government.
Which court has final interpretation of the Constitution?
supreme court
