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Can federal courts overrule state courts in legal matters?
Yes, federal courts have the authority to overrule state courts in legal matters when there is a conflict between state and federal law. This is based on the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law.
What authority does the supreme court over states?
The authority to overrule state courts.
According to the Judiciary Act of 1789, which of the following has the authority to review and overrule the decisions made by state courts?
federal courts
Who can overrule a judge in a court of law?
In the United States, higher courts, such as appellate courts or the Supreme Court, have the authority to overrule a judge in a court of law.
What judiciary is most important Federal or state?
They are both important, but the federal courts wield more power, as they can overrule a lower, state court's decision.
Does majority overrule an executor?
No, but they can petition the courts to have him [or her] replaced.
What authority does the supreme court have over states?
The supreme court is the court of last resort in the federal legal system and federal courts can overrule state courts. The Supreme Courts also settles disputes between states,such as the location of state borders .
What is the most important court in the country?
Supreme Court. Because it can overrule all courts.
When should it be ok for a state government to overrule the federal government?
It isn’t ok for state government to overrule a federal government. The federal is above the state.
Can NH Family Court overrule NH Bankruptcy Court?
No. First off there is no NH Bankrutpcy Court...Bankruptcy Courts are ALL Federal, as are the BK laws. Feds always trump State courts...and BK Courts have a great deal of power even over other Federal ones.
Some people argue that judicial review allows the courts to overrule the will of the people as expressed through their legislatures do you agree?
No it does not allow the courts to overrule the will of the people because they only label it constitutional or unconstitutional and other branches have a little help in it. If it is unconstitutional the court wont bother with it. :)
Does the US President have direct authority over federal courts and state courts?
No. The federal courts are part of the Judicial branch of government, which is co-equal to, and independent from, the Executive branch (the US President). The President has no authority over federal courts, except for having the power to nominate federal judges and US Supreme Court justices when vacancies arise during his term of office.The President has no authority whatsoever over state courts.
