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No, the US Supreme Court can't enforce its decisions; this limitation is one of the checks on the power of the Judicial branch. The Court generally must rely on the Executive branch to ensure the order the Supreme Court is carried out.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Supreme Court of the United States of America was not granted by Constitution the power to enforce laws or judicial decisions. That limited and temporary power was granted to the Executive Branch in the case of the federal government that would be the President of the United States and his appointed Cabinet members. To a lesser degree, the Congress can enforce some laws through the creation of administrative agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service.
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∙ 13y agoAnswer
The US Supreme Court can't enforce its decisions; this limitation is one of the checks on the power of the Judicial branch. The Court must rely on the Executive branch to ensure the order the Supreme Court is carried out.
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This is a complex question due to the variety of types of decisions a court can make.
It can use the contempt power, disbarment, etc. against against certain individuals, but in other cases, the decision resolves civil disputes, or criminal/constitutional procedure issues, bars or allows particular governmental actions. Ultimately a court must, in the last instance, rely on the Executive Branch to enforce decisions as stated above.
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∙ 13y agoIt doesn't, for two reasons:
- The Supreme Court doesn't enact laws; it issues decisions that may create common law or nullify an existing law, but these are not referred to as "the Supreme Court's laws," because only Congress has the constitutional authority to create new legislation.
- The US Supreme Court has no enforcement power over its decisions; that authority falls to the Executive (Presidential) branch of government, and may be supported by new laws passed by Congress. This sometimes creates problems if the President or Congress are uncooperative.
Although it may seem strange for the Court to make a decision but have no authority to carry it out, this rule is part of the federal government' system of checks and balances, designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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∙ 13y agoNo, the US Supreme Court interprets and applies laws. The President (or Executive Branch) of government carries out (enforces) laws.
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∙ 15y agoby the president.
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What is the term for the decrees of the US Supreme Court?
US Supreme Court decisions are called "Opinions."
How have the US Supreme Court decisions about state rights changed over time?
How have the supreme court has changes
What courts does the US Supreme Court rule over?
Decisions of the US Supreme Court affect the rulings and procedures of EVERY other court in the country, right down to the municipal level.
Why does the US Supreme Court sometimes reverse its earlier decisions?
court decision reflect changing social political and economic condition
What branch of the US government makes decisions concerning the constitutionality of US laws?
In the United States the US Supreme Court decides if laws meet the requirements of the US 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.
How does the Supreme Court gain compliance with the decisions it issues?
The US Supreme Court lacks the ability to enforce its own decisions, which is a check on the Judicial Branch of government. The Executive Branch is vested with the authority and obligation to enforce Supreme Court decisions, and the Legislative branch can support a decision by passing laws upholding the Court's finding.
What branch of the US government is required by law to enforce Supreme Court decisions?
The Executive branch, headed by the President.
Why did the US Supreme Court give federal judges the power to enforce desegregation in public schools?
The Supreme Court has no authority to enforce its decisions; however, the US District Courts have the ability to ensure compliance with federal laws within their territories by issuing court orders and applying legal penalties to those in contempt of court.
What is the name of a US Supreme Court decision?
US Supreme Court decisions are called opinions.
What is the term for the decrees of the US Supreme Court?
US Supreme Court decisions are called "Opinions."
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.
Do you find US Supreme Court decisions in the Federal Reporter?
No, West Publishing compiles the thirteen US Court of Appeals Circuit Court decisions in the Federal Reporter; US District Court decisions are published in the Federal Supplement; US Supreme Court decisions are published in Supreme Court Reporter. The official US federal government bound publication of Supreme Court decisions is United States Reports. For more information, see Related Links, below.
What is the US Supreme Court's verdict called?
The US Supreme Court's decisions (or verdicts) are called opinions.
What is the difference between 'Supreme Court Report Annotated' and 'Supreme Court Decisions Annotated'?
Supreme Court Report Annotated is the name of the bound series of legal decisions of the Philippines Supreme Court. There is no publication specifically listed as Supreme Court Annotated Decisions or Supreme Court Decisions Annotated, except for a few US historical documents listed as Supreme Court Decisions [annotated].You didn't specify whether you were looking for official documentation for the Philippines or the United States. In the United States, the comparable, annotated volumes of Supreme Court decisions is called US Supreme Court Reports, lawyers' edition.
What branch of government have some decisions appealed in US Supreme Court?
Decisions by all three branches of government can be appealed to the US Supreme Court.
When can US supreme court decisions be modified?
When the issue is again brought before the Supreme Court.
