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Does the president have the authority to choose not to enforce an existing law?
The president does have the authority to veto an existing law, but this can still be overturned.
According to John Locke rulers have the authority to enforce law?
In Locke's opinion, rulers only had the authority to enforce law if it was for the public good. John Locke was an English philosopher.
What laws can a state make and enforce?
Any law or statute passed by the legislature and signed by the governor.
Who has the authority whether a law is acceptable or not?
The legislature decides whether a bill is acceptable to become a law when they decide whether or not to make it. In the process of becoming a law, the president or governor of the state has the option to veto a bill. Once it is law, judges can refuse to enforce it, and if it is unconstitutional the State or US Supreme Court can nullify it.
Why is this Arizona immigration a good law?
The Arizona immigration law is basically a state level reflection of Federal law. Arizona passed the law at a state level so they would have authority to enforce the law, since the federal government refuses to enforce it.
Why do sheriffs come looking for someone?
The Sheriff and his Deputies are law enforcement offices who have the authority to enforce BOTH criminal AND civil law (Police departments can only enforce criminal law!) They are also the agency that the court uses to serve the court's papers and enforce the court's orders.
The philosophic belief that rulers have the authority to enforce law only for the public good comes from which philosopher in early Americas?
John Locke
Do governor makes laws?
No. Governers are members of the executive branch, they enforce the law.
Can a state governor declare a stat law unconstitutional?
No, a state governor does not have the authority to declare a state law unconstitutional. The power to interpret the constitutionality of laws is vested in the judicial branch, specifically the state courts. While a governor can challenge a law or advocate for its repeal, only the courts can rule on its constitutionality.
Does the state governor makes the laws?
No, they sign bills into law and enforce the laws that exist. They do direct where and what laws will be passed, but the State's congress can prevent whatever they consider to be against the "will of the people" from being submitted to the Governor.
What is differentiate between authority and legitimacy?
Legitimacy : The quality or fact of being legitimate Being in compliance with the law; lawful Authority The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge.
What gave the president authority to force South Carolina to comply with federal law?
The president's authority to enforce federal law in South Carolina stemmed from the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law. Additionally, the president has the constitutional duty to ensure that laws are faithfully executed. In cases of secession or rebellion, such as during the Civil War, the president could also invoke his powers as commander-in-chief to maintain national unity and enforce federal authority.
