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Is a Supreme Court decision permanent?
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
Which pair of Supreme Court cases demonstrates that the Supreme Court can change an earlier decision?
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How does the supreme court use the bill of rights?
The Constitution is the set of guiding principles or laws all Supreme Court decisions must adhere to. It is also the document the Court applies when exercising judicial review of state or federal laws relevant to cases before the Court.
Why is the supreme court called the court of last resort?
The term "court of last resort" generally refers to the Supreme Court (in the USA) or the highest court in the land (in other countries). This nickname applies because you cannot appeal any higher than the Supreme Court. It's literally your last resort - your last option for having the outcome of your case changed. If the Supreme Court turns down your appeal or decides against you, there is no higher court to which you can appeal.
Are US Supreme Court decisions final?
The Supreme Court's decisions are always final unless they agree to rehear a case, which rarely happens. The Supreme Court is the final authority on federal and constitutional law in the United States; there is no further avenue of appeal. There are only two ways in which a Supreme Court decision may be overturned: 1) the Court may change its own decisions; 2) Congress and the states may effectively overrule a decision by constitutional amendment. In the case of nullified federal laws, Congress may rewrite the law to comply with constitutional requirements. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
