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Why doesn't the US President have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court decision?
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∙ 13y ago
The President (Executive Branch) doesn't have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) decision because such action would violate the separation of powers established by the Constitution. If the President had that kind of "veto authority" over a Supreme Court decision he (or she) would effectively control two branches of the government and would be vested with too much power.
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Can a us president overturn a supreme court amendment?
A U. S. president cannot reverse a U. S. Supreme Court decision or the decision of the Supreme Court of any state or territory.
Is the supreme court allowed to reverse a lower court decision?
Yes.
How can the legislative check the powers of the judicial branch?
The judicial branch can declare laws unconstitutional or constitutional.
Why does the US Supreme Court sometimes reverse its earlier decisions?
court decision reflect changing social political and economic condition
What is an accurate description of the appellate jurisdiction of the US Supreme Court?
The Justices of the U.S. Court can reverse the decision of a lower court.
Would the US Supreme Court reverse a decision because of unconstitutionality?
Absolutely, yes. The US Supreme Court has overturned many lower court decisions on the basis of unconstitutionality of the law, as written or applied, or something that occurred in the legal process.
Should the death penalty be eliminated by the federal government in the 38 states that use it?
Arguably, the federal government lacks the authority to prohibit states from imposing the death penalty. The U.S. Supreme court has ruled that states have the authority to impose the death penalty for certain crimes, and provided very stringent due process rights are followed. Unless the Supreme Court were to reverse this decision, any congressional action barring the states from using the death penalty in matters that involve only state law would likely be invalid.
Why can court decison appealed?
So you can have your case heard in a higher court. They won't look at a case unless a decision was made in a lesser court and usually do not reverse the decision but you could appeal up to the Supreme which rarely takes any cases.
Is prohibiting a felon from owning a gun a violation of his rights?
This will be debated for years to come. Thus far, the Supreme Court has ruled against this notion, and is not likely to reverse their decision in the foreseeable future.
Is the US President required to enforce a Supreme Court decision even if he disagrees with it?
In order to protect the checks and balances of the government the Supreme Court can find a piece of legislation unconstitutional, but their decision can not be overridden by the President. The only way that the decision of the Supreme Court can be overruled is by them reversing their decision or the constitution of the state being revised. The President has the power to appoint Justices to the Supreme Court - with confirmation by the Senate but once they are on the bench, their rulings are binding and the President cannot overrule them. The most that the President could do is persuade Congress to impeach a member of the Court (otherwise they serve until they either resign/retire or until they die). The President could also work with Congress to pass a Constitutional Amendment to overturn a ruling by the Supreme Court.
What does the legislative branch approves?
The legislative branch approves Presidential appointees such as cabinet, Attorney General, Justices on Supreme Court, Judges on Federal districts, impeach the President and put President on trial, approve all treaties, reverse a veto by President, appropriate funds,
How might a appeal court respond to a lower court's decision?
It will affirm or reverse the decision.
