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Can a legislature overturn a supreme court decision holding a particular statute unconstitutional?
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∙ 13y ago
No it can't. The only way to overturn a supreme court decision is either another supreme court decision, or a constitutional amendment.
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Can The Supreme Court have the power to decide if laws are unconstitutional can the president overturn its decision with veto power?
No
Does Congress has the authority to overturn a law for being unconstitutional?
Congress can REPEAL any law, constitutional or not. Only the Court can overturn a law because it is unconstitutional.
Can the US Justice department declare a law is unconstitutional?
No, an Appeals Court cannot 'find' a law unconstitutional. They might declare a law to be unconstitutional IN THEIR BELIEF, but they can only overturn the decision of the lower court and/or return it to them for further action or consideration. Only the U.S. Supreme Court can find a law unconstitutional.
In what ways does the constitution limit congress's powers?
The Constitution limits Congress's power in multiple ways. For instance, the President can veto legislature passed by the Congress, while the Judicial branch can overturn Congress's laws by ruling them unconstitutional.
In what ways does the constitution limit congress powers?
The Constitution limits Congress's power in multiple ways. For instance, the President can veto legislature passed by the Congress, while the Judicial branch can overturn Congress's laws by ruling them unconstitutional.
What decision did brown overturn and what was the brown decision?
Plessey v Ferguson
When an appellate Judge overturns a lower Judge's ruling can the lower Judge once again overturn the decision?
The lower court cannot overturn the higher court's decision.
How does veto power affect congressional decision making?
any decision the president makes they can overturn it
How has the Supreme Court ruled an executive privilege?
Yes. Due to the process of Judicial Review, considered by some the most powerful force in the government, the Supreme Court has the authority to overturn virtually any law or decision deemed unconstitutional.
How does the supreme court overturn a lower courts decision?
By issuing a judicial review.
Should Congress be permitted to overturn a US Supreme Court's decision by drafting a piece of legislation contrary to the Court's decision?
Sometimes. If the Supreme Court decision interprets a statute or common law, it can be overturned by a legislative statute to the contrary. However, if the Supreme Court decision is interpreting constitutional law, a constitutional amendment would be required to overturn the decision.
Is a decision given by a court binding on an inferior court?
The decision of the court is ALWAYS binding on everyone, unless it is appealed to a higher court which may overturn the decision.
