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Absolutely, yes. The US Supreme Court has overturned many lower court decisions on the basis of unconstitutionality of the law, as written or applied, or something that occurred in the legal process.
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Is the supreme court allowed to reverse a lower court decision?
Yes.
Can a us president overturn a supreme court amendment?
A U. S. president cannot reverse a U. S. Supreme Court decision or the decision of the Supreme Court of any state or territory.
Why doesn't the US President have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court decision?
The President (Executive Branch) doesn't have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) decision because such action would violate the separation of powers established by the Constitution. If the President had that kind of "veto authority" over a Supreme Court decision he (or she) would effectively control two branches of the government and would be vested with too much power.
Why does the US Supreme Court sometimes reverse its earlier decisions?
court decision reflect changing social political and economic condition
What is an accurate description of the appellate jurisdiction of the US Supreme Court?
The Justices of the U.S. Court can reverse the decision of a lower court.
Congress doesn't have the power to reverse any US Supreme Court decisions?
That's correct. Congress can't reverse a US Supreme Court ruling, but they can rewrite an overturned law or can initiate a new constitutional amendment (must be ratified by 75% of the states) to override the decision. They usually choose to rewrite the law, because it is extremely difficult to amend the Constitution. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Why can court decison appealed?
So you can have your case heard in a higher court. They won't look at a case unless a decision was made in a lesser court and usually do not reverse the decision but you could appeal up to the Supreme which rarely takes any cases.
Is prohibiting a felon from owning a gun a violation of his rights?
This will be debated for years to come. Thus far, the Supreme Court has ruled against this notion, and is not likely to reverse their decision in the foreseeable future.
How did the new right feel about reagans choices for the supreme court?
disappointed, because the judges did not reverse all liberal decisions
The court may reverse its earlier decision because of what?
Error in interpreting or applying the law.Possibly an error in interpreting or applying the law.
How might a appeal court respond to a lower court's decision?
It will affirm or reverse the decision.
How might an appeals court respond to a lowers court decision?
It will affirm or reverse the decision.
