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Can the US Supreme Court overturn a law that was approved by the President?
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∙ 13y ago
The Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch of the government and has the responsibility to enforce the Constitution. If legislation is found to be unconstitutional then it is overturned.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, if the law is relevant to a case or controversy before the Supreme Court and they determine it is unconstitutional, they can overturn (or nullify) the law and render it unenforceable.
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∙ 10y agoThe Supreme Court, which is the head of the Judicial Branch of government is empowered to decide on the constitutionality of laws. When a law is deemed unconstitutional, it is overturned.
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Are the supreme court decions only overturned by the president?
The president does not have any power over the decisions of the Supreme Court. Only the Supreme Court itself can overturn a supreme court decision.
How do supreme court justices get to supreme court?
they have to be appointed by the president and approved by the senate
Can a us president overturn a supreme court amendment?
A U. S. president cannot reverse a U. S. Supreme Court decision or the decision of the Supreme Court of any state or territory.
Can The Supreme Court have the power to decide if laws are unconstitutional can the president overturn its decision with veto power?
No
What are appointed by the president and serve life-long term?
The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed for life by the President.
Who are US Supreme Court justices chosen and approved by?
US Supreme Court justices are chosen (nominated) by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
How are supreme court justices selected?
the president appoints them and the congress questions them
Can a legislature overturn a supreme court decision holding a particular statute unconstitutional?
No it can't. The only way to overturn a supreme court decision is either another supreme court decision, or a constitutional amendment.
How are the US Supreme Court justices hired?
They are appointed by the President, approved by the Senate.
Congress passes a law The President vetoes it Congress overrides the veto The law is appealed to the Supreme Court which rules it unconstitutional What?
"What?" indeed! If the Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional, that ends it. The only ones who can overturn that are some future Supreme Court.
What can the US Supreme Court and Congress do if the President nominates a Supreme Court Justice?
The President has the sole power to nominate a candidate for a position as a US Supreme Court Justice. The candidate is examined by the Senate and, if approved, his or her appointment is made for life.
Supreme court justices are appointed by the vice president and approved by the senate?
don't know
