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Any court can declare a law unconstitutional, but the government would appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court, the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality. Due to the appeals process, only the Supreme Court nullifies federal (and sometimes state) laws.
What else can I help you with?
Are state supreme courts the only courts that can nullify state laws?
No. The US Supreme Court can nullify a challenged state law if it conflicts with the federal Constitution.
What was the Webster-hayne debate over?
right of states to nullify federal laws
The Webster-Hayne debate was over the?
right of states to nullify federal laws
The Webster hayne debate was over the?
right of states to nullify Federal Laws
What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions argue?
States could nullify federal laws. That states could and should decide when Congress was passing unconstitutional laws PLATOO against a loose interpretation of the constitution
Could a state nullify a law?
A state's legislature can nullify its own laws. A state cannot nullify a federal law, as the Constitution shall be "the supreme law of the land".
Where are the federal courts?
the federal courts are part of a legal system that includes all the courts and laws in the U.S
Which Article of the Constitution gives federal courts the right to rule on cases involving the Constitution federal laws or treaties?
Article lll
These courts derive their power from the state constitutions and laws?
federal courts
What rights do the federal courts have when the laws feel violated to the constitution?
They have the right to complain to like the Supreme Court or Congress.
What was significant about the virginia and kentucky resolutions?
The resolves hinted that states had the power to nullify federal laws.
What was significant about Virginia and Kentucky resolution?
The resolves hinted that states had the power to nullify federal laws.
