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No. Slavery was abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in a joint effort between Congress and the states that ratified the amendment. A constitutional amendment is more powerful than a US Supreme Court decision, because it is not subject to change by the Supreme Court.
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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.
Why were abolitionist angered by the Dred Scott decision?
Because the decision showed that the Supreme Court didn't think that any State could outlaw slavery.
The Supreme Court must have a to render a decision in a case?
The Supreme Court must have a simple majority to render a decision in a case.
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.
Which pair of Supreme Court cases demonstrates that the Supreme Court can change an earlier decision?
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