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Who has the power to declare a law passed by congress unconstitutional?
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The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
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How does the judicial branch check the power of the congress?
Can declare laws unconstitutional
How can the judicial branch chek the legislative branch?
the judicial branch uses its power of judicial review to declare whether or not a law passed by the legislation is constitutional
Does Congress have the expressed power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Congress cannot declare laws unconstitutional. The Judiciary Branch may declare a law unconstitutional only if it conflicts with some provision of the State or Federal Constitution. The Supreme Court can rule a law to be unconstitutional, but Congress, along with the States, can only amend the Constitution.
Why is the power of the judicial review important?
The power to declare an act of congress unconstitutional. I hopes this help got it from my textbook <3333> hopes you get it right
How can the supreme court check congress power to makes laws?
The U.S. Supreme Court has the power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.
What is the term for the power the judiciary has to declare acts of the president or congress unconstitutional?
the answer is judicial reveiw!!
What is is the term for the power the judiciary has to declare acts of the president of congress unconstitutional?
the answer is judicial reveiw!!
Which branch of government has the power to declare acts of the excutive branch unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch has the power to declare the acts unconstitutional.
The Congress has the power to declare this?
Congress has the power to declare war.
Who has the power to declare a law passed by Congress?
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
What is the power of the supreme court to declare law or government action unconstitutional?
The US Supreme Court's ability to declare an Act of Congress unconstitutional arises from the implied power of judicial review.
What are 2 examples of how checks and balances work in the federal government?
The first example is how congress checks the President: congress has to approve his cabinet appointments, Supreme Court appointees, and treaties. The President checks congress by having veto power over bills that they have passed.
