The President (Executive Branch) doesn't have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) decision because such action would violate the separation of powers established by the Constitution. If the President had that kind of "veto authority" over a Supreme Court decision he (or she) would effectively control two branches of the government and would be vested with too much power.
to check the actions of the federal courts
The Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch
The judicial branch also known as the Supreme Court.
The Judicial Branch has judicial authority which is the Supreme court.
The Defence Secetary and his assistants are the only people( apart from the Prime Minister)
Judicial Activism
No. Only the Judicial branch has the Constitutional authority to declare laws unconstitutional.
President doesn't have judicial power. Only the judicial branch has that power.
President doesn't have judicial power. Only the judicial branch has that power.
A federal law exists banning federal recognition of same-sex marriage. It is not within the authority of the President to overturn that law. This can only be done by the legislative or judicial branches of the federal government. Therefore, President Obama has no choice but to leave the issue to the federal government for a decision.