One power would be judicial review, which the supreme court uses to not only declare laws unconstitutional, but also the actions of the President or Congress. Another power would be the ability to interpret the constitution.
judges if laws and acts of the legislative and executive branches are constitutional
Yes! It makes sure that all laws run smoothly and people follow the laws. This branch includes the Supreme Court and juries and other people.
The power of a court to judge the constitutionality of laws was established in Marbury v. Madison. In that case, the Supreme Court held that the constitution gives the courts the power to interpret the laws applying the constitution.
Supreme court justices decide if laws are constitutional.
To interpret laws
the supreme court has the power to interpret the laws no matter what
The duty of the Supreme Court is to interpret and apply laws. They review cases and determine whether laws or actions are constitutional or not. When there are disputes or conflicts involving the interpretation or application of laws, the Supreme Court has the final authority to decide on them.
the right to interpret laws
The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution and other laws.
two examples of how the Supreme Court has made policy
One power would be judicial review, which the supreme court uses to not only declare laws unconstitutional, but also the actions of the President or Congress. Another power would be the ability to interpret the constitution.
Why do you think the constitution forbids congress from passing ex post facto laws
The main job of the Supreme Court is to interpret laws. They asses the constitutionality of laws and circumstances. They have the power to overturn laws they find unconstitutional.
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.
The Supreme Court of the United States.
It is really mainly the Supreme Court. They are the head of the Judicial Branch, the ones who interpret the laws.