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Yes, the Supreme Court can overturn a law passed by Congress if it is found to be unconstitutional.

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Can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?

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.


How does the judicial branch limit executive branch?

Judicial review. The Supreme Court can overturn laws that are passed by congress and signed by the president.


Can a Supreme Court ruling be overturned by Congress?

No, a Supreme Court ruling cannot be overturned by Congress. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and its decisions are final and binding. Congress does not have the authority to overturn a Supreme Court ruling.


The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to?

The power of judicial review allows the supreme court to: 1)Overturn an act of Congress that violates the Constitution. ...2) Can obstruct the supreme court's rulings by refusing to enforce them. ...3) Can overturn an unconstitutional law passed by Congress.


Can Overturn Or Throw Out Laws Passed By Congress?

Both the state and federal supreme courts can overturn unconstitutional state laws; the US Supreme Court is the ultimate authority on the constitutionality of federal law.


How can one challenge or overturn a Supreme Court decision?

One can challenge or overturn a Supreme Court decision by filing a petition for a rehearing or a motion for reconsideration with the Supreme Court. Additionally, a new case can be brought before the Supreme Court that presents a different legal argument or evidence that could lead to a reversal of the previous decision. Another way to challenge a Supreme Court decision is through a constitutional amendment passed by Congress and ratified by the states, which can effectively overturn a Supreme Court ruling.


How can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?

Congress can overturn a Supreme Court decision by passing a new law that directly addresses the issue ruled upon by the Court. This law must be signed by the President to take effect and can effectively nullify the Court's decision.


What checks or control does the Supreme Courts have on Congress?

The Supreme court determines how laws that are passed by Congress are meant to be interpreted and applied. The Supreme Court also determines whether a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional or not.


Can congressional nullification overturn the ruling of the supreme court?

No the Congress can not nullify a ruling of the Supreme Court. The Congress would have to rewrite the law which the Supreme Court had declared unconstitutional. Then the new law could overrule the Supreme Court IF the new law was declared constitutional if/when appealed.


Congress passes a law The President vetoes it Congress overrides the veto The law is appealed to the Supreme Court which rules it unconstitutional What?

"What?" indeed! If the Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional, that ends it. The only ones who can overturn that are some future Supreme Court.


Can decide if laws passed by congress break the laws of the constitution?

Supreme Court


How does the supreme court control power of the congress?

When a law is passed the Supreme Court can decide if it is constitutional.