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What happens when the US Supreme Court doesn't agree with a law that is passed?
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∙ 14y ago
If Congress disagrees on how the Court interprets a law, Congress amends the law to make the wording more clear on what Congress intends it to mean. The Supreme Court has the last say on the interpretation of a statute even if it knows Congress wants it interpreted a certain way. But once the statue is amended to make its intent clear, then the Court has to deal with the new wording.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoNothing unless a case appealed to the Supreme Court asks a constitutional question directly related to that law. If the Court grants certiorari on such a case, they can use the power of judicial review to decide whether the law conforms with the US Constitution. If they determine the law is unconstitutional, they can nullify it and render it unenforceable.
The Supreme Court can only apply judicial review to legislation under review in a case on appeal. Contrary to popular belief, the Supreme Court cannot be proactive in reviewing laws. The justices don't have constitutional authority to overturn legislation simply because they don't like it.
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∙ 14y agoSomeone eventually becomes prosecuted or retricted by it and appeals the law to the Supreme Court, where its constitutionality is tested and decided upon.
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∙ 12y agoI'm saying it either goes to the house of Representatives or to the president. if they agree or disagree, it may go to the people and they'll have to vote.
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After a law is passed if it is in conflict with the Constitution it can be made void by what?
Its by the Supreme Court.
Can decide if laws passed by congress break the laws of the constitution?
Supreme Court
How does the supreme court control power of the congress?
When a law is passed the Supreme Court can decide if it is constitutional.
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 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.
Who has the power to declare a law passed by congress unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
Is it OK that US supreme court creates new legislation when necessary?
the sole function of the Supreme Court is to review laws and determine if they are enforceable under the US Constitution and Bill of Rights.The US Supreme Court has not ever passed legislation, suggested legislation or passed law.
What happens when there is a tied decision by the us supreme court?
the lower court's decision stands unless there is a majority of the Supreme Court in favor of overturning it.
When was Dredi Scott verdict passed down by the Supreme Court?
1857
Can the supreme court veto a bill already passed by congress?
yes
After a law has passed, if it conflicts with the Constitution, it can be made void by the _________.?
Supreme Court
If the president vetoes a bill passed by congress then what does the supreme court do?
The court does nothing in this case. The job of the court is to review laws that have been passed by Congress. It has no say about bills that are defeated by a veto or other fail to be passed.
