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The federal courts can influence foreign policy by:?
ruling that certain laws or presidential actions are unconstitutional
Where are the federal courts?
the federal courts are part of a legal system that includes all the courts and laws in the U.S
What rights do the federal courts have when the laws feel violated to the constitution?
They have the right to complain to like the Supreme Court or Congress.
What powers does congress have over the federal courts?
Congress has power over the courts because it makes the laws which it must use to try a case. If the court finds the law unconstitutional, they can overturn it.
These courts derive their power from the state constitutions and laws?
federal courts
What is an example of unconstitutional law?
Portions of the Patriot Act were declared unconstitutional in 2004 See http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/01/26/patriot.act.ap/ That's at the federal level. State laws can be declared so also. See http://www.keystonepolitics.com/story/aroundcapitol/expanded-state-hatecrimes-law-declared-unconstitutional One of the roles of the appeals courts and supreme courts at both the state and federal level is to rule on the constitutionality of a law.
How can a court block a law?
It is usually the US Supreme Court that can block a federal law. State Supreme Courts block states' laws. They can do this if the law is deemed unconstitutional or is in conflict with rights already protected in other laws.
Do federal courts have the right to nullify laws?
Any court can declare a law unconstitutional, but the government would appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court, the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality. Due to the appeals process, only the Supreme Court nullifies federal (and sometimes state) laws.
What is the difference between federal and state courts in terms of their jurisdiction and authority?
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws, the Constitution, or disputes between parties from different states. State courts, on the other hand, have jurisdiction over cases involving state laws and disputes between parties within the same state. Federal courts have authority to interpret and apply federal laws, while state courts have authority to interpret and apply state laws.
Ways you get into federal courts?
By committing crimes or torts that violate federal laws.
What does The supremacy clause of the Constitution forbids?
States from passing laws that contradict federal law.
What are the key differences between federal and state courts in terms of jurisdiction and the types of cases they handle?
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws, the Constitution, disputes between states, and cases involving the United States government. State courts have jurisdiction over cases involving state laws, contracts, property disputes, and criminal cases that are not under federal jurisdiction. Federal courts handle cases that involve federal laws and the Constitution, while state courts handle cases that involve state laws and local issues.
