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If the courts interpret an ordinary law in an unfavorable way, Congress may just pass a new law to clarify. If a decision is ruled interpreting the Constitution, Congress may amend the constitution or impeach federal judges in hopes to sway the courts in their favor (Checks and Balances). However, the Seperation of Powers in our system prevents Congress from having any judicial power.
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Can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?
No, Congress cannot overturn a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court's rulings are final and cannot be overturned by any other branch of government.
How can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?
Congress can overturn a Supreme Court decision by passing a new law that directly addresses the issue ruled upon by the Court. This law must be signed by the President to take effect and can effectively nullify the Court's decision.
What controls does the Congress has if it does not like a decision of the court?
impeach the judge
Is a Supreme Court decision permanent?
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
What factors can overturn a Supreme Court decision?
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by a constitutional amendment, a new Supreme Court decision, or a change in the composition of the Court.
Can Congress override a Supreme Court decision?
Yes, Congress can override a Supreme Court decision by passing a new law or amending existing laws to counteract the Court's ruling. This power is granted to Congress through the process of legislative action and is a way to check and balance the authority of the judicial branch.
Was the abolition of slavery a US Supreme Court decision?
No. Slavery was abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in a joint effort between Congress and the states that ratified the amendment. A constitutional amendment is more powerful than a US Supreme Court decision, because it is not subject to change by the Supreme Court.
If the Supreme Court makes a decision that contradicts the Constitution of the United States who can overrule the Court?
The Supreme Court determines what contradicts the Constitution. So it supposedly isn't possible for them to rule against it. If people don't like the decision of the Supreme Court, they can pass laws and/or amend the Constitution to change it. Congress would be who would overrule it, particularly members who were there when they passed whatever law. The Court is not allowed to put words in the mouth of Congress.
How does Congress veto a US Supreme Court decision?
Congress cannot override a Supreme Court decision. If the decision interprets the Constitution or an Amendment, Congress cannot override the decision except by calling for a Constitutional Convention to change that provision of the Constitution or Amendment. (Not likely) This would require cooperation from the States, and is not something Congress could accomplish on its own. If the decision interprets a federal law, Congress can amend or replace the law to correct its deficiency. If the Supreme Court interprets both by comparing the law to the Constitution or Amendment to see if the law is constitutional and decides the law is unconstitutional because it is vague or can be applied in a discriminatory manner, Congress can amend the law in such a way that the Constitutional problem is solved. Technically, this is not "overriding" the decision, but it is one way Congress can make a law do its intended purpose without being unconstitutionally vague about the subject and purpose. Other than that, only the Supreme Court can overturn its own precedent.
If the President and Congress are unhappy with a US Supreme Court decision how can they change it?
Neither the President nor Congress have authority to change a US Supreme Court decision.Supreme Court decisions can only be changed in one of two ways: 1) The Court can overturn its own decision, or 2) Congress and the states can ratify a constitutional amendment that eradicates the decision and/or protects an entity from future action.Congress and the States created the Eleventh Amendment in direct response to the decision in an early Supreme Court case, Chisholm v. Georgia, (1793), revoking the federal courts' Article III power to hear cases between a state and citizens of another state after the Supreme Court ruled Georgia had to pay two men for property it seized during the Revolutionary War. This had the potential to cause economic devastation for the States.While the President and Congress can't directly change an unfavorable decision, they may circumvent the decision by passing legislation that addresses the constitutional challenge while still accomplishing their goal. Congress also has the right to prevent the Supreme Court from hearing certain types of cases under their appellate jurisdiction (called jurisdiction stripping) to reduce the possibility of certain controversies being declared unconstitutional in the future. Neither of these actions would overturn or change the Court's decision; they are simply political maneuvers used to check the federal judiciary.
How can a Supreme Court decision be changed and what are the possible avenues for overturning or modifying a ruling made by the highest court in the land?
A Supreme Court decision can be changed through a process called judicial review. This can happen through a subsequent Supreme Court decision that overturns or modifies the original ruling. Another way is through a constitutional amendment passed by Congress and ratified by the states, which can effectively nullify a Supreme Court decision. Additionally, Congress can pass legislation that clarifies or modifies the impact of a Supreme Court decision.
Who makes the final decision about whether a law passed by congress is unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
