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What court presides over a state's violation of the US Constitution?
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∙ 12y ago
The question is a little misleading. There is no court that serves as a watchdog, ensuring all state laws comply with the US Constitution. In order for the federal courts to exercise judicial review (evaluate a law for constitutionality) over a state law, someone with standing (who was or could be imminently harmed by the law) must file suit. A court can only make decisions relevant to cases under consideration. For this reason, states often get away with legislating and enforcing unconstitutional laws for years.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate authority on constitutionality, but it can't do anything unless the justices grant certiorari (grant a request for an appeal of a case) after the lower appellate process is exhausted.
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When trying the president of the US who presides over the senate?
As prescribed by the United States Constitution, the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court presides over the Senate an impeachment trial of an American President.
Who presides over the customary court?
Its the judge who presides over a magistrate court
Who presides over the impeachments of a president?
Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
What court does the Constitution refer to?
The only court the Constitution refers to is the United States Supreme Court.
The job of the Court is to?
Interpret the laws passed by Congress and signed by the President and make sure that they are not in violation of the Constitution.
Is the Supreme Court also the Chief Justice?
No. The Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the nation, and head of the Judicial Branch of the United States. The Chief Justice is the person who presides over the Supreme Court.
Are state supreme court judges more powerful than US Supreme Court Justices?
No, the state supreme courts only interpret policy for legislation or the constitution specific to the state over which it presides. The state supreme court is the final arbiter on those issues. On questions of Federal and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States holds more authority.
What is the supreme court of law of the unites states?
The Constitution
Who created the Supreme Court?
The Founding Fathers created the United States Supreme Court in the United States Constitution. It is the highest court in the United States.
Who presides over the high court?
Judges or justices. It depends on which court you are talking about.
Does the court assign driving school to remove a traffic violation?
That depends on the state or jurisdiction. The court can do so in many states.
Final interpreters of the constitution?
According to the US Constitution itself, the United States Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution. The Court's decisions are final and are seldom changed.
