The Supreme Court decides if a law is constitutional based on the principle of judicial review, which is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but was established by the Court itself in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison (1803). This principle gives the Court the power to interpret the Constitution and determine if a law aligns with its provisions. The Court uses this authority to assess whether a law violates any constitutional rights or principles.
When a law is passed the Supreme Court can decide if it is constitutional.
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Never mind. Judicial review.
The Supreme Court determines if laws made by congress are constitutional or not. In your state your State Supreme or Superior court will decide if state laws are unjust.
The SC can declare a law constitutional or unconstitutional.
The power of the Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of a law is known as judicial review. It allows the Court to interpret the Constitution and determine if a law aligns with its provisions. This authority helps to ensure the protection of individual rights and the balance of power among the branches of government.
The judicial branch of government, of which The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest authority.
a new law is effective when the supreme court rules it constitutional
No the Congress can not nullify a ruling of the Supreme Court. The Congress would have to rewrite the law which the Supreme Court had declared unconstitutional. Then the new law could overrule the Supreme Court IF the new law was declared constitutional if/when appealed.
The main job of a supreme court judge is to determine whether or not a law or case is constitutional.
The Supreme Court determines if bills passed into law by the Congress and the President are constitutional.