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The process of throwing out a law because it is deemed unconstitutional is known as "judicial review." This power allows courts, particularly the Supreme Court in the United States, to evaluate the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions. When a law is ruled unconstitutional, it is considered null and void, meaning it cannot be enforced. This principle helps to uphold the rule of law and protect individual rights.
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What do you call a law that does not agree with the Constitution?
They are called "unconstitutional laws".
Which branch of government can throw out a law because it is unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
What is a law called when the US Supreme Court declares it unconstitutional?
The legal concept or theory whereby a court declares a law unconstitutional is commonly called "judicial review." This was not so much established as confirmed by the US Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison.
What is it called when a law ends?
In the US, when congress eliminates a law this is called a repeal. When the Supreme Court finds a law unconstitutional, this is called "striking down" a law.
What is the idea of a state ignoring an unconstitutional law called?
Nullification
What branch changes a unconstitutional law?
The judicial branch can say if a law is unconstitutional.
If a law violates the US Constitution it is said to be?
Any practice or law that violates the constitution is unconstitutional.
What do you call a law that conflicts with a constituton?
A law that violates the constitution is said to be unconstitutional.
What branch of government can throw out a bill if it is unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Can the US Justice department declare a law is unconstitutional?
No, an Appeals Court cannot 'find' a law unconstitutional. They might declare a law to be unconstitutional IN THEIR BELIEF, but they can only overturn the decision of the lower court and/or return it to them for further action or consideration. Only the U.S. Supreme Court can find a law unconstitutional.
Does Congress has the authority to overturn a law for being unconstitutional?
Congress can REPEAL any law, constitutional or not. Only the Court can overturn a law because it is unconstitutional.
Can a law be overridden if it is challenged as unconstitutional?
Yes, a law can be overridden if it is challenged as unconstitutional. If a court determines that a law violates the constitution, it can be declared invalid and unenforceable.
