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Both federal and state courts have the power to declare criminal statutes unconstitutional?
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If a Nevada law violates the US Constitution can it be declared null or void?
It wouldn't be called null or void, but yes, the federal courts can and do declare a state and federal statutes unconstitutional. This has the effect of repealing the statute.
How can federal courts check the president's power?
The federal courts can check the Presidents power by that courts can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
Does Congress have the expressed power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Congress cannot declare laws unconstitutional. The Judiciary Branch may declare a law unconstitutional only if it conflicts with some provision of the State or Federal Constitution. The Supreme Court can rule a law to be unconstitutional, but Congress, along with the States, can only amend the Constitution.
Who is incarcerated in federal prisons?
People that have pled guilty or were found guilty of viuolating Federal criminal statutes....federal prisoners.
How can federal courts the presidents power?
"The federal courts can check the Presidents How_can_Federal_Court_check_the_presidents_powerby that courts can declare executive actions unconstitutional."
What word expresses the idea that a state could declare that federal legislation unconstitutional and could disregard it?
nullification
Is violation of any US Federal law a felony?
No, there are misdemeanor federal criminal offenses, and also LOTS of civil law statutes.
Why did the Florida Federal judge declare Obama's health care overhaul unconstitutional January 2011?
Because the judge is a racist republican.
Why did calhoun write The South Carolina Exposition and the Protest?
states had the right to declare federal laws unconstitutional and inapplicable within the state. <apex!!!
What can a person do if they think a bill is passed by congress and signed by the president is unconstitutional?
You can file in federal court to protect yourself from enforcement of a unconstitutional law. If you lose, you can appeal and if you win enough appeals, the case may get to the Supreme Court which can declare that the law is unconstitutional.
Is it a federal offense to make a death threat to a us judge?
Threatening a federal judge is a criminal offense under federal law 18 USC §§ 875, 876. Threats against state judges are addressed by individual states' criminal statutes, which vary.
Are all federal convictions felonies?
No, not all by any means but remember, there are MANY-MANY more federal laws than those that relate to just criminal statutes.
