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Which branch of the gorvernment can declare a law unconstitutional?
The judicial branch but really all three branches have checks and balances so there is a good chance an unconstitutional would never be passed but it does happen from time to time thus the judicial branches power to declare a law /bill / amendment, unconstitutional
Did James Madison support the Bonus Bill?
James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 because he believed it was unconstitutional. However, he approved of the intent of the bill which was to make it easier to settle the western lands. The bill provided for funding of a federal highway to the West .
Why did Johnson consider the civil rights bill unconstitutional?
The civil rights bill asserted, that the civil rights of the citizen were to be protected by the federal courts against the laws of the state in which he lived. Johnson, with his states' rights views, was forced to veto the bill.
How did Jackson justify his veto of the BUS recharter bill?
Andrew Jackson explained his veto of the recharter bill by stating that he believed the Bank of the United States was elitist and unconstitutional. Jackson was the country's 7th President.
Name 4 powers congress has?
1. The ability to pass laws 2. the power to impeach 3. the power to veto a presidents bill 4. to vote something unconstitutional
What kind is bill is unconstitutional?
bill of attainder
What kind of bill is unconstitutional?
bill of attainder
What is an example of an unconstitutional act?
an example of a bill that is unconstitutional is attainder
What branch of government can throw out a bill if it is unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Are California iou's an unconstitutional bill of credit?
California IOUs are not considered an unconstitutional bill of credit because they function as a form of payment from the state rather than a promise to pay in the future. They are issued as a response to cash flow issues and serve as a temporary solution until the state can meet its financial obligations.
How can the judicial branch of government keep a bill from becoming a law?
Declaring it unconstitutional.
Part of the law was determined unconstitutional?
Parts of laws can and are ruled to be unconstitutional - the remaining provisions stay in tact until and unless they are challenged as well. Parts can be ruled unconstitutional without effecting the entire bill/law.
Can the law challenged as unconstitutional be overridden?
Yes because the legislative branch can overthrow the veto of the president. The only reason why the president would veto a bill is if it unconstitutional.
What term refers to the belief that the states could nullify laws that they considered unconstitutional?
The term null and void means that a state deems a law unconstitutional and chooses not to follow it.
What term refers to the belief that the state could nullify laws that they considered unconstitutional?
The term null and void means that a state deems a law unconstitutional and chooses not to follow it.
A power invested in the president?
The president is allowed to veto a bill he sees unconstitutional or sign off on a bill. He also has the power to make treaties.
What can a person do if they think a bill is passed by congress and signed by the president is unconstitutional?
You can file in federal court to protect yourself from enforcement of a unconstitutional law. If you lose, you can appeal and if you win enough appeals, the case may get to the Supreme Court which can declare that the law is unconstitutional.
