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Article III?
This article established the Supreme Court and authorizes Congress to establish lower federal courts. The types of cases the courts have jurisdiction over are given, and a provision is made for the right to trial by jury. While not specifically stated, the power of the courts to declare a law unconstitutional is implied.
Does congress have the power to establish an official church of the US?
No, the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states in part: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..."
What powers does congress have over the federal courts?
Congress has power over the courts because it makes the laws which it must use to try a case. If the court finds the law unconstitutional, they can overturn it.
Can congress change a court decision?
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.
What is the power to determine whether or not a law made by Congress falls within the framework of the us constitution?
The Judicial Branch has the power to check the laws made by congress.
Is it the congress or supreme cournt who make the county laws?
Congress, but the courts can change the law through rulings.
Federal circuit courts were originally created by Congress to do what?
Federal Circuit was established by Congress primarily to ?
Does a judge follow a precedent or a statute law first?
Trial courts are required to follow the law as it is. In the US, the law is "ranked" as follows: Constitution Statute Case law Regulations Additionally, federal law "trumps" state law. So, if a court is faced with a statute and a case that are in conflict, the court must follow the statute. This is one of the ways that congress "checks" courts. If the courts make a ruling on an issue, but congress does not like the precedent, congress can enact a statute that changes the law.
What is the difference between district courts and federal courts?
District courts hear cases on topics assigned to them by Congress, and federal courts hear cases regarding constitutional law and treaties.
Where does congress get power from?
legislative law
From where does congress get its power?
legislative law
What amendment establish department of interior?
None. Congress established it by statutory law.
