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If a Nevada law violates the US Constitution can it be declared null or void?
It wouldn't be called null or void, but yes, the federal courts can and do declare a state and federal statutes unconstitutional. This has the effect of repealing the statute.
How can federal courts check the president's power?
The federal courts can check the Presidents power by that courts can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
In the United States, the power to declare a law unconstitutional lies with the judicial branch of government, specifically the federal courts, including the Supreme Court.
Does Congress have the expressed power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Congress cannot declare laws unconstitutional. The Judiciary Branch may declare a law unconstitutional only if it conflicts with some provision of the State or Federal Constitution. The Supreme Court can rule a law to be unconstitutional, but Congress, along with the States, can only amend the Constitution.
Who is incarcerated in federal prisons?
People that have pled guilty or were found guilty of viuolating Federal criminal statutes....federal prisoners.
How can federal courts the presidents power?
"The federal courts can check the Presidents How_can_Federal_Court_check_the_presidents_powerby that courts can declare executive actions unconstitutional."
What word expresses the idea that a state could declare that federal legislation unconstitutional and could disregard it?
nullification
To what jurisdiction do federal and state criminal statutes apply?
Federal criminal statutes apply to offenses that violate federal laws, which are enacted by Congress and can be prosecuted in federal courts. These typically involve crimes that cross state lines, involve federal property, or violate federal regulations. State criminal statutes apply to offenses that violate state laws and are prosecuted in state courts, covering a wide range of local issues. Each jurisdiction operates independently, but federal law can supersede state law in certain cases due to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Is violation of any US Federal law a felony?
No, there are misdemeanor federal criminal offenses, and also LOTS of civil law statutes.
Why did the Florida Federal judge declare Obama's health care overhaul unconstitutional January 2011?
Because the judge is a racist republican.
Why did calhoun write The South Carolina Exposition and the Protest?
states had the right to declare federal laws unconstitutional and inapplicable within the state. <apex!!!
What can a person do if they think a bill is passed by congress and signed by the president is unconstitutional?
You can file in federal court to protect yourself from enforcement of a unconstitutional law. If you lose, you can appeal and if you win enough appeals, the case may get to the Supreme Court which can declare that the law is unconstitutional.
