nullification
judicial
The power to declare legislation to be unconstitutional and, therefore, unenforceable.
The power to declare legislation to be unconstitutional and, therefore, unenforceable.
The Supreme Court can declare federal laws unconstitutional and state laws unconstitutional. This power, known as judicial review, allows the Court to ensure that legislation aligns with the Constitution and protects individual rights.
Who can declare laws unconstitutional
The Judicial Branch can declare an act of the President unconstitutional.
The judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court, can declare laws unconstitutional.
Because it would make one state superior to another.
Because it would make one state superior to another.
Because it would make one state superior to another.
The judicial branch can declare acts unconstitutional and can also declare laws unconstitutional.
The judicial branch has the authority to declare legislation unconstitutional. This power is exercised through judicial review, where courts assess laws against the constitution to ensure they comply with constitutional provisions. If a law is found to violate the constitution, the courts can invalidate it, effectively rendering it unenforceable.