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Should Congress be permitted to overturn a US Supreme Court's decision by drafting a piece of legislation contrary to the Court's decision?
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∙ 13y ago
Sometimes. If the Supreme Court decision interprets a statute or common law, it can be overturned by a legislative statute to the contrary. However, if the Supreme Court decision is interpreting constitutional law, a constitutional amendment would be required to overturn the decision.
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What decision were made the first continental congress.?
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The decision that was not made was to have war with the British.
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What can Congress do to further enforce a decision made by the US Supreme Court?
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The decision that was not made was to have war with the British.
How can the supreme court check the power of congres?
The Supreme Court can check the power of Congress by ruling legislation passed by Congress is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court can do this when they a presented with an opportunity to hear a case which disputes a law. The supreme court's decision is final because it is the highest court in America.
What decisions were made by the First Continental Congress?
One of the Congress major decision was to endorse the Suffolk Resolves.
What controls does the Congress has if it does not like a decision of the court?
impeach the judge
