What law did the Supreme Court upheld?

Answer 1

When the supreme court upholds something it is either:

1. The U.S. Constitution

2. Federal and state law, other than state constitutional issues

3. Decisions made by a lower court

4. Cases of Original Jurisdiction, such as disputes between states

People challenge the constitutionality of laws, and the Supreme Court will occasionally hear those cases, but most are settled in lower courts. If a lower court (state or federal) makes a decision that is appealed on Constitutional grounds, the Supreme Court might hear those as well.

If the majority of justices agree with a lower court's decision, they have upheld or "affirmed" the verdict. If the supreme court decides that a law does not violate the Constitution, it generally upholds the law.

If the Court finds the case violates the Constitution in some way, whether by interfering with individual rights, or by exceeding the authority of the body that made the law, they may take any of several actions: 1) Invalidate the offending law; 2) Overturn a verdict or conviction; or 3) Remand the case back to a lower court.

While the Court issues opinions on matters of appellate law, it does not have the authority to enforce its decisions directly.

Answer 2

Laws calling for aid to parochial school for secular purposes.