The Constitution is considered to be the "supreme law of the land". Therfore it is the highest law, always. Our judges and justices interpret the law the way it was meant to be understood by our founding fathers.
The U.S. Constitution forbids any law that conflicts with existing Federal laws. It also forbids any law that violates the Constitution itself.
Well, it isn't a higher law. The only higher law is the Law of God, and He shall create his own laws that all people must follow or else fear His wrath in Hell.
A principle that takes precedent over the laws of society.
In the congressional debate of 1850 Willian H. Seward, a senator from NY and a strong antislveryite, argued that christian legislators must obey God's moral law. He appealed to excluding slvery in the territories to an even "higher law" than that of the Constitution.
which source law in the united states is the hightest authority
Well if you would read the textbook, the answer is in there.
It's when a law is in conflict with another amendment within the Constitution or another law. Or generally, a law that is wrong to have and defies the Constitution alone.
The British constitution is 'unwritten'. It is a collection of laws, conventions and case law. There is no codified constitution as there is for example, in the USA.
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The U.S. Constitution forbids any law that conflicts with existing Federal laws. It also forbids any law that violates the Constitution itself.
The Federal level is higher than the State Level. The US Constitution wins over any State law deemed unconstitutional.
Yes, I agree. The concept of law is challenging to define due to its complexity and multifaceted nature. However, it can be identified by its distinct characteristics such as its normative nature, power to regulate behavior, and enforcement by a governing authority.
In the US - there is no such thing. They are known as "Ex Post Facto" laws and are forbidden by the Constitution.
With higher law, each state's constitution places limits on governmental power and prohibits the state legislature from changing the constitution. The significance of this is it ensures the preservation and protection of citizens' natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
Well, it isn't a higher law. The only higher law is the Law of God, and He shall create his own laws that all people must follow or else fear His wrath in Hell.
A principle that takes precedent over the laws of society.
The United States Constitution does not explicitly mention sex or define its role. However, the Constitution does guarantee equal protection under the law, which has been interpreted to include protection against discrimination based on sex.