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What is the basis for Supreme Court decisions?
The Constitution
What laws govern a Supreme Court Justice and Justices' decisions?
The Supreme Court Justices interpret and enforce the US Constitution. The US Constitution is the ultimate "Law of the Land", to which they are bound.
Why can amendments to the Constitution negate Supreme Court decisions?
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land, which all government officials swear to uphold. Supreme Court decisions are subordinate to constitutional amendments, and represent one of the few ways a Supreme Court decision can be changed.
Is the supreme court the highest law in the land and is apart of the legislative branch?
pretty sure it is, its a part of the judicial branch The Supreme Court is not the highest law in the land; the Constitution is. The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution. The Supreme Court is the final appeals court; decisions made by it are final. But these decisions still represent the interpretation of the court, and such decisions can theoretically be overturned by the same or future courts.
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.
Who has the authority to overturn Supreme Court decisions?
Only the Supreme Court itself has the authority to overturn its own decisions through a process called "overruling."
How has the unites states constitution been able to change over the years?
There is an amendment process for changing the Constitution. So far there have been 27 amendments. The Supreme Court can in effect change the Constitution by its decisions. Indeed the changes made by the Supreme Court are often more radical and far-reaching than those made by amendment .
Supreme court decisions can only be overturned by the court itself or by?
The Supreme Court cannot directly enforce its rulings; instead, it relies on respect for the Constitution and for the law for adherence to its judgments. Because the Supreme Court simply bases its decisions on the Constitution, the decisions are not overturned. The decisions simply uphold the Constitution but do not have outside enforcement.Added: Short answer: (in the US) The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation. Its rulings cannot be overturned unless done by a subsequent ruling of the same court.
Is the first amendment expressly stated in the Constitution or conveyed through Supreme Court decisions?
The First Amendment is expressly stated in the Constitution.
Final interpreters of the constitution?
According to the US Constitution itself, the United States Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution. The Court's decisions are final and are seldom changed.
Can the supreme court review executive branch decisions?
The Supreme Court can choose to hear a case which alleges that the executive branch has violated its constitutional authority in some manner. All branches are governed by the constitution, and the Supreme Court interprets the constitution.
What court cases caused the Supreme Court to decide to amend the constitution?
The Supreme Court does not have the power to amend the Constitution. Only the process of constitutional amendment outlined in Article V of the Constitution can be used to amend the Constitution. The Court's role is to interpret the Constitution and its amendments, not to amend them.
