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The Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch of the government and has the responsibility to enforce the Constitution. If legislation is found to be unconstitutional then it is overturned.

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Are the supreme court decions only overturned by the president?

The president does not have any power over the decisions of the Supreme Court. Only the Supreme Court itself can overturn a supreme court decision.


How do supreme court justices get to supreme court?

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Can a us president overturn a supreme court amendment?

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Can The Supreme Court have the power to decide if laws are unconstitutional can the president overturn its decision with veto power?

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How can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?

Congress can overturn a Supreme Court decision by passing a new law that directly addresses the issue ruled upon by the Court. This law must be signed by the President to take effect and can effectively nullify the Court's decision.


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The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed for life by the President.


Who has the authority to overturn decisions made by the Supreme Court?

The authority to overturn decisions made by the Supreme Court lies with the Supreme Court itself through the process of judicial review.


Can the Supreme Court overturn a law passed by Congress?

Yes, the Supreme Court can overturn a law passed by Congress if it is found to be unconstitutional.


Who are US Supreme Court justices chosen and approved by?

US Supreme Court justices are chosen (nominated) by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.


Can Congress overturn a Supreme Court decision?

No, Congress cannot overturn a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court's rulings are final and cannot be overturned by any other branch of government.


Who has the authority to overturn a Supreme Court decision?

The Supreme Court itself has the authority to overturn its own decisions through a process called "overruling."


Can the Supreme Court overturn a law?

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