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Yes, the US Supreme Court does make unanimous decisions in some cases; however, a decision only requires a simple majority vote of the justices hearing the case. If all nine justices vote, only five need to agree to form a majority.
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What decisions did the Supreme Court make?
The Supreme Court has made many decisions. Provide a case or subject and an answer can be given.
What did president Roosevelt attempt to do in response to these supreme courts decisions?
make a bill that placed more justices on the Supreme Court
Which US Presidents made major Supreme Court decisions?
William Howard Taft (1921-1930) was the only former US President (1909-1913) to serve on the Supreme Court, so he's the only one who had an opportunity to make major decisions. The President has no role in the operation of the Supreme Court beyond appointing justices to vacancies. He (or she) doesn't participate in the Court's decisions.
What happens if the supreme court rules congress to be unconstitutional?
Since it is the Supreme Court that decides what is constitutional and what is not, the decisions of the Supreme Court cannot be unconstitutional, however, it is always possible for the Supreme Court to make new decisions which reverse older decisions. So in theory, if the Supreme Court does something wrong, they will be reversed by a later sitting of the same court (but with new judges).
Does the supreme court promote democracy in the US?
Yes, the Supreme Court promotes democracy by protecting the Constitution. Nine justices make decisions based on Constitutional rights with democracy in mind.
How can the president make an informal change to the constituon?
I am not sure what the term "informal change" means. The president can not make any changes in the Constitution. His actions may prompt supreme court decisions which change the interpretation of the Constitution. His supreme court appointments may lead to decisions which are in line with changes the Presidents wants to see made. He can disobey court decisions to a limited extent , especially if he has great popular support for what he does.
What is the criteria for an appeals case to make it to the Supreme Court?
An appeals case must involve a significant legal issue or constitutional question to make it to the Supreme Court. The Court typically considers cases that have national importance, conflicting decisions among lower courts, or issues that affect the rights of individuals.
How Many supreme court justice make Up the Supreme court.?
9
What happens when the courts cannot make a determination for child custody?
The court with jurisdiction has the authority to make decisions regarding custody.The court with jurisdiction has the authority to make decisions regarding custody.The court with jurisdiction has the authority to make decisions regarding custody.The court with jurisdiction has the authority to make decisions regarding custody.
What court makes its decisions by majority vote?
Any court that seats more than one judge or justice makes decisions based on a simple majority. Many intermediate appellate courts use panels of three judges; only two of the three judges must agree to form a majority. The US Supreme Court and all state supreme courts (or their equivalents) make decisions by a simple majority vote.
How does the US Supreme Court typically use the Fourteenth Amendment?
The Supreme Court uses the Fourteenth Amendment Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses to selectively incorporate individual clauses in the Bill of Rights to the states in order to make federal legislation and US Supreme Court decisions enforceable against and within the states. Without the Fourteenth Amendment, Supreme Court decisions would not be enforceable against any body except the federal government. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What powers are granted to the Supreme Court in the United States?
The Supreme Court in the United States has the power to interpret the Constitution, review laws and executive actions for constitutionality, and make final decisions on legal disputes between states or involving federal law.
