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They have equal rights to be heard. After that, it's all down hill. The rich are much more "equal" in front of the law. Everbody else is less than equal.
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What quote is above the doors of the US Supreme Court?
Equal Justice For All
Which historical document says that everyone is equal under the law?
In speaking of the United States, the US Constitution serves as the governing document to protect the rights of US citizens. The US Supreme Court in the US determines issues and laws related to the US Constitution.
Why do you think people are equal?
Obviously, all people are not equal -- some of us are richer, or stronger, or better-educated or more attractive. But the writers of the US constitution believed that we should all be treated equally under the law, and that there should be no "second class citizens."
What does the US Constitution say about Same Sex Marriage?
It says nothing. The US constitution does not mention any marriage. However it does say that all US citizens have the right to equal protection under the law.
What are the benefits to the US as one of the few countries in which The US Supreme Court as the highest court of the land has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
The US Government exists as a tripod of three branches that provide Checks and Balances, and each one balances the powers of the other two branches. The US Supreme Court is the only entity charged with maintaining the letter and spirit of the US Constitution. Without the Supreme Court, the the executive and legislative branches would have nothing to "check" their powers. The Court protects citizens' rights and maintains our privileges under those rights.As the top most court, the US Supreme Court also protects citizens' rights in all 50 States. This means no State can make a law that goes against the US Constitution; the US Supreme Court could overturn it.However, the highest Court does not always view the Constitution from citizens' perspectives about our rights. The Patriot Act marginalizes rights that Americans should not have to give up. The government's spying and collecting all telephone conversations and Internet usage violates US citizens' rights. And people complain that parts of Obama-Care are unconstitutional. So the checks and balances does not always work the way it should.
Are contributors from another country relegated to a second level?
Not at all. All contributors are equal on WikiAnswers.
What landmark civil rights case did the supreme court decide in 1954?
In Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, Kansas), the Supreme Court found unconstitutional the establishment of segregated schools to which children were assigned based on race. This presaged the end of the "separate but equal" policy and encouraged blacks in the US to press for the provision of equal status for all US citizens.
What US Supreme Court case decision in 1964 ordered all states to organize their upper house senate by population rather than by county?
The U.S. Supreme Court case decision in 1964 that ordered all states to organize their upper house senate by population rather than by county is Reynolds v. Sims. The court ruled that the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment required state legislative districts to be roughly equal in population to ensure fair and equal representation for all citizens. This decision had a significant impact on the structure of state legislatures across the country.
How many us citizens have smoked marijuana?
all of us
How many US presidents are US citizens?
All were as this is our law.
What was the major point made by the US Supreme Court regarding the Dred Scott decision?
The most significant part of the US Supreme Court's ruling on the Dred Scott case was actually two-fold. The Court by a 7-2 decision ruled that slavery was legal and that Blacks could never be US citizens because they were not white. Their race made it impossible for them to be US citizens.
What is one way that the us supreme court functions as guardian and interpreter of the constitution?
c. by ensuring equal justice for all under law
