They have British common law (the body of court decisions going back several centuries) and the Acts of Parliament.
In the United States the laws of the land are based on the Constitution. The first ten amendments to the Constitution contains the Bill of Rights. This lists the rights of all citizens of the United States.
The Constitution says that laws passed by Congress are supplemental to State Laws. Both State and Federal laws are to be upheld by all United States citizens.
The Constitution says that laws passed by Congress are supplemental to State Laws. Both State and Federal Laws are to be upheld by all United States citizens.
The Constitution says that laws passed by Congress are supplemental to State Laws. Both State and Federal Laws are to be upheld by all United States citizens.
The official answer would be the United States Constitution. The Founding Father of the United States wrote the Constitution in 1787. The Constitution is the " supreme law of the land. " The U.S. Constitution has lasted longer than any other country's constitution. It establishes the basic principles of the United States government. The Constitution establishes a system of government called " representatives democracy ."In a representatives democracy, citizens choose representatives to make the laws. U.S. citizens also choose a president to lead the executive branch of government. The Constitution lists fundamental rights for all citizens and other people living in the United States. Laws made in the United States must follow the Constitution.
To be good citizens, you have to be obedient to the laws. The laws are in the constitution and paying your tax when due.
Yes, new citizens in the United States are required to pledge an Oath of Allegiance during the naturalization ceremony. This oath includes a commitment to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States against all enemies. By taking this oath, new citizens affirm their loyalty to the country and its governing principles.
Citizens have many rights in the United States. They are also responsible for defending the Constitution, following the laws, pay income taxes, serve on the jury, and respect other people.
The U.S. Constitution is the highest authority in the country.
The United Kingdom does not have a written constitution as does, say, the United States of America and other countries. The rights of UK citizens are protected by judgments in the Courts of Law (Common Law) and also laws passed by Acts of Parliament. This is a continuously developing process that provides "amendments" to citizens rights in a very dynamic way. The UK's unwritten Constitution is not particularly rigid. As the UK is part of the European Union then protection under EU laws also gives rights such as The Human Rights Act.
The US Constitution and federal laws and treaties that adhere to the Constitution officially became the "supreme law of the land" in the United StatesArticle VI the document and the laws of the United States which "shall be made in pursuance thereof..." are the "Supreme Law of the Land." The phrase, "shall be made in pursuance thereof" indicates the Constitution is the ultimate authority to which all other laws and treaties must conform.Article VI, Clause 2 (Supremacy Clause)This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
no, federal laws always override state constitutions