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When was Utah admitted to the union?
The State of Utah was formed on January 4, 1896. It would have become a state sooner but the polygamy laws of the Mormons violated the US Constitution.
Which principles state that the courts have the power to determine if government actions violated the constitution?
My D.I.C.K
What court declares the final word on the constitutionality of the law?
This would depend on which constitution you speak of. If it is of the specific state's Constitution, then the highest court of that state (typically known as a Supreme Court). If it is of the US Constitution, then the final word is of the US Court. For example, in Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court decided that a Texas law against abortion violated the 14th Amendment. This would depend on which constitution you speak of. If it is of the specific state's Constitution, then the highest court of that state (typically known as a Supreme Court). If it is of the US Constitution, then the final word is of the US Supreme Court. For example, in Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court decided that a Texas law against abortion violated the 14th Amendment.
What court declares the final word on the constitutionality of a state law?
The [State] Supreme Court (or its equivalent) has final authority unless the question being addressed in the state constitution conflicts with the US Constitution, in which case the US Supreme Court has final authority.
If someone claims that their free speech rights have been violated what type of law are they likely challenging?
The 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (and probably their state constitution as well)
What guaranteed rights would be violated by being turned away from a polling place because there aren't enough workers to man the polling booth?
15th Amendment -Apex The U.S. Constitution does not guarantee voting rights to anyone. It would depend on your state rights.
When and why the supreme court would have jurisdiction over a state court case in which the defendant claims his civil rights were violated?
A violation of a person's civil rights is direct infringement on a person's protections granted by the US Constitution, in which case The Supreme Court has a duty to uphold the Constitution and full jurisdiction in the case.
Is my marriage in one state legal even though my divorce in another state was overturned prior to my marriage in another state?
No, not in the United States. If your prior divorce was 'overturned' by that state court then your subsequent marriage was not valid.
Why was the states that ratified the constitution after South Carolina important?
South Carolina was the 8th state to ratify the Constitution. For the Constitution to go into effect, they needed 9 out of 13 states to ratify. The state after South Carolina would be the ninth state.
Do we need a constitution?
A constitution is a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed. We need a constitution because without it the state or country would be in a state of anarchy and also the government would be disorderly. A constitution protects our freedoms.
Why we need a constitution?
A constitution is a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed. We need a constitution because without it the state or country would be in a state of anarchy and also the government would be disorderly. A constitution protects our freedoms.
Which compromise is overturned by the thirteenth amendment?
I don't understand the question fully. I guess the Missouri Compromise which stated that one state (Missouri) would be a slave state and the other (Maine) would be free was overturned by the 13th amendment seeing as slavery was abolished across the entire United States of America. I guess that sort of answers your question.
