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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 is the means by which different or differing laws are settled in the US?
The Supreme Courts of States, and ultimately, the Supreme Court, is the means to settle disputes over laws, especially the Constitutionality of specific laws.
Does the US have a Supreme Court and some smaller courts?
Yes. The US Supreme Court has highest appellate jurisdiction in the US. The other constitutional courts of the Judicial Branch -- the 94 US District Court, 13 US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, US Court of International Trade -- are below the Supreme Court. There are also courts in the Legislative Branch of government, such as Bankruptcy Courts and US Tax Courts, that are lower than the Supreme Court.
What courts does the US Supreme Court only have limited power over?
The US Supreme Court only has limited power over the state courts because state laws and state constitutional issues that aren't in conflict with the US Constitution lay outside the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.
Do all cases involving federal laws tried in the supreme court?
No. There is an entire court system. Minor court issues are resolved in minor courts. If there is a controversy then it is moved up the line of courts, eventually reaching the state supreme court if there are enough controversies. If there is a challenge to the state supreme court's final decision, than it MAY be moved to the Supreme Court of the United States.
What checks or control does the Supreme Courts have on Congress?
The Supreme court determines how laws that are passed by Congress are meant to be interpreted and applied. The Supreme Court also determines whether a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional or not.
How can a court block a law?
It is usually the US Supreme Court that can block a federal law. State Supreme Courts block states' laws. They can do this if the law is deemed unconstitutional or is in conflict with rights already protected in other laws.
Who is responsible for the formal interpretation of a State's constitutional and statutory law?
State courts interpret state laws, and state supreme courts interpret state constitutions.
How is the supreme court structured and what are the responsibilities?
Each state has its own court system. These courts are created by state statute or constitution to enforce state civil and criminal laws. Most of the states have trial courts, intermediate courts of appeal, and a supreme court.
Who has the power to resolve issues involving national laws or laws involving national laws of the US?
the supreme court has the power to interpret the laws no matter what
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.
Does the US Supreme Court prosecute?
Courts are not responsible for prosecuting. Courts interpret the laws. Courts may render judgement after all the facts are introduced and both sides rest their case.
