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When the Supreme Court makes a decision that establishes new law or changes the interpretation of a law what has the Court decided to do?
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Why are some court cases called Landmark cases?
they result in significant changes in the way laws are interpreted
What are the possibilities of reviving a case if the American Supreme Court and decision is not satisfactory?
The Supreme Court's decision is final, it cannot be "revived" and reheard. However a constitutional amendment that changes the relevant parts of the Constitution would supersede the Supreme Court's decision.
What is meant the term landmark case?
Landmark cases are cases that got such big publicity and world change because of the change. For example, Miranda was changed.Miranda is your rights that which are read to you when you get arrested.(a case in which the Supreme Court's decision greatly alters the interpretation of a law)
Who in the US establishes and changes the fundamental role of government?
The senators
How many changes have there been to the constitution so far?
So far there are 27 actual changes to the words in the constitution Changes are called "Amendments". However, the Supreme Court determines the meaning of the words in the Constitution and they by their rulings. have made de facto changes int the constitution. Once a Supreme Court decision is handed down on a constitutional issue, it can be cited just as if it were part of the Constitution .
What criteria do you think should be used to determine whether a Supreme Court decision is a landmark decision?
So a landmark decision is like a decision that is groundbreaking, incredible, new, something that changes the lives of millions of Americans. When we banned slavery and gave African Americans their freedoms and rights that was a landmark decision. You also need to remember that the Supreme Court receives thousands of court cases but only accepts those that require it to interpret only the meaning of statutes or administrative rules, not their constitutionality.
Why would the US Supreme Court reverse a decision?
If your question is why the US Supreme Court would reverse one of its own decisions, there can be a number of reasons for doing so.Recent DecisionIf the decision is recent, and the losing party has 25 days to file a petition with the US Supreme Court for a rehearing of the case. Most petitions for rehearing are denied, but if the Court grants the petition, the case will be docketed for reargument.The most common reason for granting a rehearing appears to be instances where the lower court decision was affirmed by an equally divided court (tie vote) due to the absence of one of the nine Supreme Court justices. If the Court believes the issue raised is of sufficient importance, they may grant a rehearing, vacate their first default decision, and reconsider the case with all justices present. Under most circumstances, the Court has reaffirmed the decision, allowing the case to set precedent.Sometimes decisions are reversed due to new evidence being presented, changes to federal laws, or a convincing argument made against the first decision.A search of the Justia Supreme Court database indicates the last time the Supreme Court agreed to reconsider a case under its appellate jurisdiction was 1969; the most recent case reconsidered under original jurisdiction was in 2000.Decision of an Earlier CourtThe US Supreme Court has overturned many of its own precedents over the years, usually involving decisions made by an earlier Court. Reasons are varied but commonly include differences in constitutional interpretation, changes in federal laws, or changes in social conditions since the earlier decision was made.One classic example is the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, (1954) holding racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause, which overturned the 60-year old decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896), holding segregation was constitutional, as long as equal accommodations or facilities were provided.In Brown, the Warren Court corrected a politically motivated decision made other Supreme Court justices in the 19th century.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Which action can congress take if supreme court finds a federal law uncontintsion?
If the Supreme Court finds a federal law unconstitutional, Congress can take action by amending the law or drafting a new law that addresses the concerns raised by the Court's decision. They can also choose to ignore the Court's ruling or challenge it through the appointment of new justices or constitutional amendments. Ultimately, Congress has the power to make changes to federal laws in response to the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution.
Who make the changes to the impeachment?
the supreme court
How can the president make an informal change to the constituon?
I am not sure what the term "informal change" means. The president can not make any changes in the Constitution. His actions may prompt supreme court decisions which change the interpretation of the Constitution. His supreme court appointments may lead to decisions which are in line with changes the Presidents wants to see made. He can disobey court decisions to a limited extent , especially if he has great popular support for what he does.
How have the US Supreme Court decisions about state rights changed over time?
How have the supreme court has changes
What judicial activism?
When a court changes the interpretation of a law from what the legislative branch intended
