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The
Supreme Court
is very powerful in that it is able to review acts by
Congress
or the
Executive Branch
and determine them to be unconstitutional. The Court is also able to "legislate from the bench," or effectively create law through court cases (known as precedents). Therein lies the Supreme Court's weakness, however, as it is generally unable to act independently - the Court must, in most cases, wait for a case to appear in a lower court or wait for an act by one of the other branches in order to "legislate."
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What is the highest court in the United states-?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What are the major strengths and weaknesses of the US Supreme Court in influencing social policies in the US?
Do you want that answered by the way things are today or by the way the Foundersenvisioned? First, I'm not sure its the Supreme Court's job to "influence social policies". The duty of the Supreme Court is tointerruptlaw as declared by the U.S. Constitution.The strengths are the justice do not serve terms therefore they are not restricted by the ballot box and can vote as they see the law. The rulings of the Supreme Court are beyond appeal.The weakness is the Supreme Court depends on the President to enforce its rulings and Congress to ensure the president does it.
What is the highest court in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Which has the greater authority U.S Supreme Court or the state Supreme Court?
U.S Supreme Court
What type of court is the supreme court?
The US Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the United States.
