The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
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What clause states that the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land
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Article VI, Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) states the US Constitution and federal laws and treaties made in accordance with the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.
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Who holds the power to approve supreme court justices
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the Senate
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Who can declare a law unconstitutional
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Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.
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US Court of International Trade
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Supreme Court of the United States
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How many members serve in the United States Senate
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100, 2 from each state, make up the United States Senate.
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Who has the power to appoint federal judges
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
What clause states that the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land
Article VI, Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) states the US Constitution and federal laws and treaties made in accordance with the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.
Who holds the power to approve supreme court justices
the Senate
Who can declare a law unconstitutional
Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.
Article III Courts
US District Courts
US Court of International Trade
US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
Supreme Court of the United States
How many members serve in the United States Senate
100, 2 from each state, make up the United States Senate.