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Does the Constitution actually say that the supreme court has the power to rule something unconstitutional?
Not in so many words, no. It does say that "The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court [...] judicial power shall extend [...] to controversies to which the United States shall be a party", which very strongly implies it. Follow the link to the Wikipedia article on judicial review in the United states if you want to see the full argument. Marbury v. Madison was probably the first time this was actually tested, though.
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What does it mean when the supreme court declares a law unconstitutional?
That the law doesn't follow the constitution.
What is a legislative act or Presidential action that violates the Constitution based on the interpretation of the Supreme Court?
Unconstitutional
What is the following enables the supreme court to deem acts of the president and of congress unconstitutional?
The power of judicial review.seperation of powers
When John Marshall was Chief Justice the supreme courts interpretations of the constitution gave power to the?
Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress and state laws unconstitutional
Which of these is the best description of the judicial review?
(1) declaring invalid laws that violate the U.S. Constitution, (2) asserting the supremacy of federal laws or treaties if they differ from state and local laws, and (3) serving as the final authority on the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
How does the judges decide if something is unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court has the unwritten policy of judicial review. This means that they can check amendments and bills that the other two branches of the federal government suggest. If a law seems to be unconstitutional, and not written in the constitution, the Supreme Court can decide it is unconstitutional.
What it means to be against the constitution?
If a law is decided to be against the Constitution, the Supreme Court will declare it unconstitutional.
What is a sentence for unconstitutional?
Unconstitutional means not in accordance with the written laws in the Constitution. A sample sentence is: "The law was repealed because the Supreme Court deemed it unconstitutional".
What does it mean when the supreme court declares a law unconstitutional?
That the law doesn't follow the constitution.
What does it mean the supreme court declares a law unconstitutional?
That the law doesn't follow the constitution.
What does it mean when a Supreme Court declared a law Unconstitutional?
That the law doesn't follow the constitution.
Can the president override a decision of the Court?
No. The Supreme Court has the ability to declare something unconstitutional or not. If they have declared something unconstitutional then there is nothing the president can do about it.
Who has the power to declare a law passed by congress unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
What is a legislative act or Presidential action that violates the Constitution based on the interpretation of the Supreme Court?
Unconstitutional
Who has the right to declare something unconstitutional?
The judicial branch. Or the supreme court.
Can the Supreme Court overturn a law?
Yes, the Supreme Court can overturn a law if it is found to be unconstitutional based on the principles outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
In the US the ultimate keeper of the constitution conscience is who?
The keeper of the United States constitution is the Supreme Court. They handle all cases regarding the constitution and if a law is unconstitutional.
