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The case in which court must be based on either the constitution or an act of congress?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes and no. Cases heard under appellate jurisdiction must involve questions of federal or constitutional law.
The Court also hears cases involving disputes between states and certain matters involving foreign dignitaries under its original jurisdiction, so it's not entirely accurate to say all cases must be based on the federal legislation or the US Constitution, although most are.
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∙ 14y ago
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Can congress in a fit of anger decide to abolish the supreme court?
No, The US Supreme Court is the only federal court Congress is powerless to abolish, because the Court is mandated by Article III of the Constitution.
What branch of government establishes the laws?
The Legislative Branch (Congress) may determine the Supreme Court's jurisdiction as long as Congress doesn't violate Article III of the Constitution by adding to the Court's original jurisdiction, and as long as the interests of due process are served by appointing another court to act in the Supreme Court's place.
What law established the federal court system?
No. The Constitution mandated Congress create the Supreme Court and empowered them to create whatever lower courts they deemed necessary, but the Constitution did not actually establishthe federal court system. Congress began that process with the Judiciary Act of 1789.
If the Supreme Court makes a decision that contradicts the Constitution of the United States who can overrule the Court?
The Supreme Court determines what contradicts the Constitution. So it supposedly isn't possible for them to rule against it. If people don't like the decision of the Supreme Court, they can pass laws and/or amend the Constitution to change it. Congress would be who would overrule it, particularly members who were there when they passed whatever law. The Court is not allowed to put words in the mouth of Congress.
How did Congress create the US Supreme Court and federal court system?
Congress created the Supreme Court of the United States and the first "inferior courts" of the federal judiciary in the Judiciary Act of 1789, but has expanded or dismantled parts of the federal court system at various points in history via other Judiciary Acts. The only federal court Congress cannot abolish is the Supreme Court because it is mandated under Article III of the Constitution.
Did The Constitution made provision for a Supreme Court but leave the format of the court to Congress?
Article III of the Constitution leaves it to Congress to fix the number of justices.
Which of the following does Congress not have the authority to do?
Interpret the Constitution in a court case
Can decide if laws passed by congress break the laws of the constitution?
Supreme Court
Can congress in fit of anger decide to abolish the Supreme Court?
No, The US Supreme Court is the only federal court Congress is powerless to abolish, because the Court is mandated by Article III of the Constitution.
Can congress in a fit of anger decide to abolish the supreme court?
No, The US Supreme Court is the only federal court Congress is powerless to abolish, because the Court is mandated by Article III of the Constitution.
Where did the constitution vest the judicial power of the United States?
Article III of The Constitution vests the whole judicial power of the United States in one Supreme Court, and such inferior courts as Congress shall, from time to time, ordain and establish. Congress is permitted to organize it.
Who hears cases based on inherent and delegated powers?
A tribal court hears cases based on inherent and delegated powers. Inherent powers are the powers that congress is assumed to have because they result logically from the powers expressly listed in the U.S. Constitution. Delegated powers are powers specifically granted to congress by article I, section 8 of the constitution.
Did Congress establish the US Supreme Court?
Yes and no. Article III of the Constitution mandated the creation of the US Supreme Court, but Congress actually established the Court in the Judiciary Act of 1789.
Who interprets The US Constitution and adds provision?
congress , the president , or supreme court
What courts are created by the US Constitution and by the US Congress?
The only court specifically provided for in the US Constitution is the Supreme Court. Article 3 establishes the Supreme Court ". . .and such inferioe courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." Further, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 9 authorizes Congress to constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court. The federal court system has several individual courts, but only the Supreme Court is mentioned in the Constitution
The jurisdiction of each federal court is derived from?
Mostly by Congress, within the parameters of Article III of the Constitution.
Who has the power to declare a law passed by Congress?
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
