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Are state supreme court judges more powerful than US Supreme Court Justices?
No, the state supreme courts only interpret policy for legislation or the constitution specific to the state over which it presides. The state supreme court is the final arbiter on those issues. On questions of Federal and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States holds more authority.
What makes federalism uniquely American?
Federalism in America allows for the Supreme Court which is the highest authority in the union to have final decision matters over individual states.
Do the federal government have authority over state government?
In some areas, yes. States rights are spelled out in the Constitution and issues are often ruled on by the Supreme Court.
Is the supreme court an apellate court?
Yes. Most cases reach the US Supreme Court as appeals of decisions from lower federal and state courts.The US Supreme Court is not only an appellate court, however. They have constitutional authority to hear a small class of cases under original (trial) jurisdiction, with exclusive, original jurisdiction over disputes between the states.
What is the US Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court is the head of the Judicial branch of government, and is the highest appellate court, for federal cases and state cases that involve questions of federal or constitutional law, in the United States. The Court also has original jurisdiction over a restricted class of cases.The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the US Constitution, and has the authority of judicial review, which allows it to nullify unconstitutional laws if they are legally challenged and brought before the Court.
