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Any practice or law that violates the constitution is unconstitutional.
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According to the Supremacy Clause what is the correct order of the ladder of laws in the US from top to bottom?
The order of the ladder of laws in the US according to the supremacy clause is: The Federal Constitution, Federal Law, Federal Treaty, State Constitution, State law, and Local Law.
What determines if a law is still valid?
Basically if it is passed into law by the Legislative Branch, adheres to the Constitution, and is signed by the head of the Executive Branch it is "valid." Any challenges to the law are addressed to the courts (Judicial Branch) for determination of ts validity and/or Constituionality.
If a state constitution and the US Constitution conflict which one prevails?
Always the US Constitution. The USC was developed before any state laws or state constitutions and in all court hearing you plead your case the United States Supreme court. States are allowed to interpret laws, though the US Supreme Court may overturn a decision. Once a law is formed all states must abide. That is why there was such turmoil when George Bush tried to ban Gay marriage. If he were successful they no state would hve the right to perform or recognize gay marriage. That being said if there is no law, a state does have the option to create and inforce laws to help keep it's citizens safe.
What are the six sources of law in the US?
US Constitution Federal Law (statutes) State Constitutions and State Laws Common Law (judicial precedent) Regulations of federal agencies and state agencies with such authority International Treaties to which the U.S. is signatory, including accepted internal court jurisdictions
What is the foundation for the US legal system?
The national constitution of the United States of America is the constitution is the foundation of the legal structures of the US. Under this constitution the rights of every citizen is defined.
If a law or pratice violates the US Constitution its said to be?
its said to be unconstitutional
Power to decide if the law violates the constitution?
(in the US) The US Supreme Court.
Should all immorality be illegal?
No, Not unless the Immorality violates the US Constitution and the bill of rights, or any other federal law
If state law conflicts with federal law which law is supreme?
Federal law comes first and then state law as said in the constitution.
What does it mean when something is unconstituitonal?
our society & system of law is based on a document wriiten by the founders of our nation, the U.S. constitution...this document outlines certain rights granted to us by the law..if something is unconstitutional, it means it goes against the constitution & violates our civil rights..
What laws are those that a judge finds to be in conflict with the US Constitution?
A law which conflicts with a constitution is said to be unconstitutional.
Who has the power to decide wheather or not an action of the government violates the constitution?
supreme court [ us ]
Should baggy pants be banned from the US?
No, this violates the first amendment of US Constitution, we should have the right of freedom of expressions.
If a Nevada law violates the US Constitution can it be declared null or void?
It wouldn't be called null or void, but yes, the federal courts can and do declare a state and federal statutes unconstitutional. This has the effect of repealing the statute.
Can you have a felony and get a gun license?
No. Violates Federal law- 18 US Code 922.
What does the US Constitution have to do with law in the US?
The US Constitution is the basis for all laws enacted in this country. No law may be passed that is contrary to any of the provisions of the Constitution.
What is this a supreme law of the land?
I know that the right answer is the US constitution.
