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The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
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Who has the power to declare a law passed by congress unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
Can Congress veto a passed law by the president?
Congress cannot veto a law. Any law must be written and passed by Congress in the first place. The president can then veto it. Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority. After a law is passed, the Supreme Court can strike it down if they declare the law unconstitutional.
What allows the Supreme Court to declare a law passed by Congress or the president as unconstitutional.?
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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
What power does the president have to cancel a law passed by congress?
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Who can declare a federal law?
No one "declares" a federal law. Once Congress has passed the Bill and forwarded it for the Presidents signature - once he signs it it becomes law.
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.
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.
What was a law not passed by congress?
None. This is because to be a "law" it MUST have been passed by congress.,
How does the Supreme Court limit the of congress?
The Supreme Court holds the power of judicial review, meaning it can declare a law unconstitutional. The law would then be repealed, checking the power of congress. (see Marbury V. Madison)
Can a member of congress declare a law unconstitutional?
no
Why did the framers of the constitution give the president the power to veto a law passed by congress?
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