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When the US Supreme Court rules on a constitutional issue is the judgment final?
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∙ 14y ago
Not entirely. There have been many cases of judicial review that has been overturned. One noted example is the idea of "separate but equal", the legal argument for segregation of whites and minorities. However, it took almost a century for this to be overturned so in a single lifetime the judgment could be final.
Added: The initial answer has the element of truth to it, but it is not made clear that Supreme Court decisions can only be reversed by subsequent Supreme Court decisions. Decisions of the US Supreme Court are final and binding, and cannot be overturned by any other body of Government.
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What court has final authority on constitutional system?
The Supreme Court has the ultimate say on whether something is constitutional or not.
Which of these is not part of the impeachment process?
A final judgment handed down by the Supreme Court. (NovaNet)
Why is Marbury Madison considered to be an important Supreme Court decision?
It established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of an act of Congress. That is, it resolved that the Supreme Court is the final authority when determining whether a law is Constitutional or not.
Why is marbury v. Madison consider to be important supreme court decision?
It established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of an act of Congress. That is, it resolved that the Supreme Court is the final authority when determining whether a law is Constitutional or not.
Why do some argue that the supreme court actually makes law?
Because the supreme court decides weather or not a new law (a bill at the time) is constitutional or not. they make the final choice
What are the possibilities of reviving a case if the American Supreme Court and decision is not satisfactory?
The Supreme Court's decision is final, it cannot be "revived" and reheard. However a constitutional amendment that changes the relevant parts of the Constitution would supersede the Supreme Court's decision.
Why is Marbury v. Madison considered to be an important Supreme Court decision?
It established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of an act of Congress. That is, it resolved that the Supreme Court is the final authority when determining whether a law is Constitutional or not.
The duty of the Supreme Court is to what laws?
The duty of the Supreme Court is to interpret and apply laws. They review cases and determine whether laws or actions are constitutional or not. When there are disputes or conflicts involving the interpretation or application of laws, the Supreme Court has the final authority to decide on them.
Who has final say in explaining the Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
In which court is the decision of the courts always final?
The Supreme Court of the United States for federal law and US constitutional issues or the equivalent in the state court systems for matters involving state and municipal laws and state constitutional issues. While most state courts of final appeal are called [State name] "supreme court," a few courts use other designations. For example, in New York the high court is called the New York State Court of Appeals.
What court declares the final word on the constitutionality of a state law?
The [State] Supreme Court (or its equivalent) has final authority unless the question being addressed in the state constitution conflicts with the US Constitution, in which case the US Supreme Court has final authority.
What are the two major forms of the Supreme Court?
State and federal: the US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial branch and the highest appellate court for federal questions (federal law, US Constitution); each State has its own Supreme Court (or its equivalent) that is the final venue for state constitutional and legal issues.
