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The ruling of a state Supreme Court is final in ALL matters pertaining to the enforcement of state law within their jurisdiction, state constitutional and otherwise, with the exception of cases that involve a question of federal or constitutional law. In that instance, the losing party may appeal to the US Supreme Court for review; however, only about 1% of all petitions are granted due to the volume of requests they receive each year.
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Which court could declare final word on constitutionality of Federal law?
The highest court in the United States is the United States Supreme Court. No case may be appealed beyond the Supreme Court's jurisdiction, and the court's decision is final.
What makes federalism uniquely American?
Federalism in America allows for the Supreme Court which is the highest authority in the union to have final decision matters over individual states.
What is the final court ruling called?
Verdict (typically refers to a jury decision) or judgment(final decision of the court).
How do appeals come about?
Appeals come about when one of the two parties in a legal case is unhappy with a judge's (or jury's) final decision. There are rules as to how many days a party has to file an appeal after the final decision. The appeal is usually filed with the next highest court. That court reviews the first court's decision.
What affect does the supreme court's refusal to issue a writ of certiorari have on lower court's decisions?
The lower court decision from the highest court that reviewed the case becomes final and legally binding.
Can power of judicial review be extended to lower courts?
Yes, but the final decision rests with the highest appellate court (the US Supreme Court or equivalent state high court).
Who has the final say on whether a law or treaty violates the Constitution?
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in our system and it has the final say as to the constitutionality of laws and violations of the Constitutioin.
Can a Supreme Court decision be appealed?
The Supreme Court's ruling is final and cannot be appealed. The United States Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices.
Can you make your child remain in your custody until the age of 19 in the state of Alabama?
There is no point at which the child can make that decision. The court may hear a request from a child but the court always makes the final decision.There is no point at which the child can make that decision. The court may hear a request from a child but the court always makes the final decision.There is no point at which the child can make that decision. The court may hear a request from a child but the court always makes the final decision.There is no point at which the child can make that decision. The court may hear a request from a child but the court always makes the final decision.
What is the decision of the lower court if the US Supreme Court refuses to hear a case?
The decision of the lower court is final.
Can Congress override the decisions made by the Supreme Court?
No, Congress cannot override decisions made by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and its decisions are final and binding.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
