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What happens if the congress passes a law that goes against the constitution?
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∙ 12y ago
(I'm not a lawyer but I think I know the answer)
Congress passes bills, not laws, but that's not the answer to your question. If the President actually signed it into law, then a group who felt it violated the Constitution (i.e. the ACLU), would take the government to court and eventually the Supreme Court would decide if it really did violate the Constitution.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoCongress can't intentionally make a law that violates the constitution.
While the The Legislative Branch certainly has day-to-day contact with members of the Judicial Branch, for consultation, etc, the Constitutional seperation of the two branches prohibit them from consulting with each other or cooperating on the passage of new ligislation. It is only after a bill has been passed by both houses of the Congress and signed into law by the President that it becomes law. THEN - only after a challenge to the law has been filed in federal court, can the court process begin which may, or may not, result in the law (or portions of it) be found to be unconstitutional.
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∙ 14y agoThe President can veto it, pocket veto it, or simply do nothing
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∙ 11y agoThey need to propose a Constitutional Amendment.
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∙ 12y agoIt is invalid.
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If congress passes a new law that conflicts with the constitution are you required to follow the new law or the US Constitution?
Sometimes Congress passes laws that are in conflict with the Constitution. Should this happen, the Supreme Court will place a ruling on the law making it void. This is because the US constitution is the supreme law of the country, and no law is allowed to go against it.
A proposed amendment passes Congress with a simple majority What happens next?
Taking the route you proposed, once Congress passes a proposed amendment, the amendment is subsequently proposed to State Legislatures. 3/4 of the State Legislatures must pass in order for the amendment to be added to the Constitution. --Charlie G.
Who creates and passes legislation?
Congress passes legislation with a 2/3 majority vote.
What is the most common method used in the amendment process?
The amendment must be proposed by either the states or Congress and then ratified by the states.
Does the Supreme Court pass legislation?
No. Congress passes legislation.
If congress passes a new law that conflicts with the constitution are you required to follow the new law or the US Constitution?
Sometimes Congress passes laws that are in conflict with the Constitution. Should this happen, the Supreme Court will place a ruling on the law making it void. This is because the US constitution is the supreme law of the country, and no law is allowed to go against it.
What happens if congress passes a law that is not necessary and proper?
The president will veto it
A proposed amendment passes Congress with a simple majority What happens next?
Taking the route you proposed, once Congress passes a proposed amendment, the amendment is subsequently proposed to State Legislatures. 3/4 of the State Legislatures must pass in order for the amendment to be added to the Constitution. --Charlie G.
What happens to a law if the congress passes it?
If both houses of congress pass it, it goes to the president. If and when he signs it, it becomes law.
What happens if congress is in session and the president doesn't sign a bill in ten days?
It passes
How does the judicial review work?
When congress passes a bill, & the president signs it, then it goes to the supreme court and they can declare it unconstitutional (against the constitution) and it doesn't become a law because the supreme court has final say
The responsibilities of government are split up among several branches?
According to the Constitution, that is correct. The Congress makes the law (within the bounds of the Constitution), the Executive executes the laws that Congress passes, and the Judicial Branch judges what the Constitution and laws means.
How are new states admited to the union?
By act of Congress.
In what year was the Constitution passes?
In what year was the Constitution passes?
When Congress passes a law is that an example of checks and balances?
Since the Constitution places the power and responsibility for passage of legislation with the Congress, passing a law is more an example of the basic function of the legislative branch than an example of checks and balances. However, it could become an example of checks and balances if Congress passes a law, the President vetoes it, and Congress then overrides the President's veto as provided in the Constitution.
If Any change congress makes in the president's salary cannot apply to the person who is president when the law is passes why do you think the constitution has this rule?
Congress must set its own pay.
Outline the steps congress has usually taken in admitting new states to the union?
if when congress chooses, it passes an enabling act, a convention prepares the constitution, which is then put to a popular vote in the proposed state, then it is submitted to congress for its consideration. if the congress still agrees then it passes and act of admission, then if the president signs it, the new state enters the union
