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Can the US Supreme Court overrule a state supreme court's decision?
Yes, the US Supreme Court has the authority to overrule a state supreme court's decision if it involves a federal law or constitutional issue.
When should it be ok for a state government to overrule the federal government?
It isn’t ok for state government to overrule a federal government. The federal is above the state.
What judiciary is most important Federal or state?
They are both important, but the federal courts wield more power, as they can overrule a lower, state court's decision.
What authority does the supreme court have over states?
The supreme court is the court of last resort in the federal legal system and federal courts can overrule state courts. The Supreme Courts also settles disputes between states,such as the location of state borders .
Which section of the Judiciary Act of 1789 gives the federal judiciary the authority to overrule state court decisions on issues relating to the Constitution federal law and treaties?
Section 25
Can federal courts overrule state courts in legal matters?
Yes, federal courts have the authority to overrule state courts in legal matters when there is a conflict between state and federal law. This is based on the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law.
What branch of the federal government has the power to overrule state laws that violate the U.S. Constitution?
The United States Supreme Court has the authority to rule a state law is unconstitutional. It has the authority to invalidate legislation and executive actions that the court considers in conflict with the United States Constitution.
What authority does the supreme court over states?
The authority to overrule state courts.
Can NH Family Court overrule NH Bankruptcy Court?
No. First off there is no NH Bankrutpcy Court...Bankruptcy Courts are ALL Federal, as are the BK laws. Feds always trump State courts...and BK Courts have a great deal of power even over other Federal ones.
Which branch overrule decisions made by lower courts?
In the U.S. there are two court systems, one at the federal level, and each state has its own courts. Federal cases that originated in lower courts can be appealed to higher federal courts that handle appeals. The highest court of appeals in the federal system is the United States Supreme Court. It is rare for cases to ever actually go this far. Each state is free to create its own court system, but most simply copy the federal system. Decisions by local courts may be appealed to that state's higher courts, often called a superior court or state supreme court.
Can city ordinances overrule the US Constitution?
No, no, and absolutley not. City ordinances fall to both the state and federal constitutions.
If the US Supreme Court issues an opinion and that opinion is not at odds which courts ruling will usually hold sway?
The opinions and decisions made by the US Supreme Court define federal law. There is no higher court and no further appeal. All local, state and federal courts are essentially bound by the decisions of the USSC. If the USSC decision is not unanimous, the majority opinion is the binding decision.
