Plessy v. Ferguson.
The Dred Scott decision by the US Supreme Court weakened the case for those Americans that believed slavery had to be abolished. It strengthened the belief, held mostly in the South, that slavery was Constitutional. The South was elated, and Northerners who opposed slavery were shocked.
The direct answer to the question is that the Dred Scott decision was good for slave owners. In a larger sense it was not good at all. The decision by the US Supreme Court was more important to the United States than it was to slave holder Dred Scott. This was so because in an 1857 Supreme Court decision, slaves in the United States, whether in bondage or freed men & women, could never be US citizens. This decision was a setback for the antislavery abolitionists and a victory of sorts for slave owners. Taken in its totality it was a setback for the United States as a whole. The above answer is correct, however, if there was "good" in the Dredd Scott decision it was that the US Supreme Court made it clear what its position on slavery was. Thereby giving opponents of slavery ground to stand on in their efforts to limit or abolish slavery.
Which statement best describes the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision?
The Supreme Court's decision that slavery enjoyed total protection by the Constitution.
NO!
The supreme's court overturned Miranda conviction in a 5 to 4 decision.
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by a constitutional amendment, a new Supreme Court decision, or a change in the composition of the Court.
Yes, a Supreme Court ruling can be overturned through a subsequent Supreme Court decision or through a constitutional amendment passed by Congress and ratified by the states.
Plessy v. Ferguson.
No, Congress cannot overturn a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court's rulings are final and cannot be overturned by any other branch of government.
Plessy v. Ferguson.
Dred Scott
The president does not have any power over the decisions of the Supreme Court. Only the Supreme Court itself can overturn a supreme court decision.
Supreme Court decisions can be overturned through a process called judicial review. This typically involves a new case being brought before the Supreme Court that challenges the previous decision. If the Court decides to hear the case and rules differently, the previous decision can be overturned. This process allows for the Court to adapt to changing societal norms and legal interpretations.
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Dred Scott v. Sanford