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What is The Supreme Court evaluation of the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or state legislatures is known as?
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The Supreme Court evaluation of the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or state legislatures is known as?
A judicial review allows the Supreme Court to annul any acts of the state that is deemed to be unconstitutional. This decision was made during the Marbury v. Madison case which stated that they have the right to review the acts of Congress to determine its constitutionality.
Why is Marbury v. Madison considered to be an important Supreme Court decision?
It established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of an act of Congress. That is, it resolved that the Supreme Court is the final authority when determining whether a law is Constitutional or not.
How does judicial review fit into the system of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court is able to review acts of Congress if the constitutionality of the act is questionable.
Who determines the constitutionality of a state law?
The Supreme Court determines if laws made by congress are constitutional or not. In your state your State Supreme or Superior court will decide if state laws are unjust.
Why is Marbury Madison considered to be an important Supreme Court decision?
It established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of an act of Congress. That is, it resolved that the Supreme Court is the final authority when determining whether a law is Constitutional or not.
Why is marbury v. Madison consider to be important supreme court decision?
It established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of an act of Congress. That is, it resolved that the Supreme Court is the final authority when determining whether a law is Constitutional or not.
What if the president could fire justices of the supreme court of he didn't like a ruling they made?
This would essentially put the supreme court under the president and let him decide the constitutionality of laws if Congress agreed with him. However if the opposition controlled Congress, the president might fire the whole court and Congress might refuse to confirm his new appointments and chaos would result.
Which branch can say that congress has made a law that is against the constitution?
The Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of laws. However, the president does not make laws. If he does things that are illegal and not in accordance with the law, then Congress can impeach him for misconduct.
Does the President of the United states determine the constitutionality of statutes?
No- only the supreme court of the US can rule on the constitutionality of statutes.
Did the Arizona Supreme Court rule on the constitutionality of Arizona's ban on same-sex marriage?
No, the Arizona supreme court has not ruled on the constitutionality of Arizona's ban on same-sex marriage.
Did the Ohio Supreme Court rule on the constitutionality of Ohio's ban on same-sex marriage?
No, the Ohio supreme court has not ruled on the constitutionality of Ohio's ban on same sex marriage.
Did the Tennessee Supreme Court rule on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on same-sex marriage?
No, the Tennessee supreme court has not ruled on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on same-sex marriage.
