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What was the US Supreme Court's first major case and what Amendment reversed the justices' decision?
The US Supreme Court's first important decision, Chisholm v. Georgia, 2 US 419 (1793), was overturned by the Eleventh Amendment. In Chisholm, the Court ruled states lacked sovereign immunity from being sued for war reparations, which had the potential to cause economic disaster following the Revolutionary War.
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Can a Supreme Court decision be challenged and by whom?
No, there are only 2 ways a decision may be reversed. Either the court hears a similar case and reverses itself or there is a constitutional amendment. Brown v Board is an example of the former, the 13th and 14th Amendment is an example of the latter.
Which feature of the presidency is a result of constitutional amendment?
The ability to nominate Justices to the US Supreme Court. :)
Was the abolition of slavery a US Supreme Court decision?
No. Slavery was abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in a joint effort between Congress and the states that ratified the amendment. A constitutional amendment is more powerful than a US Supreme Court decision, because it is not subject to change by the Supreme Court.
The supreme court never reverses a decision once it has been made?
Not true. The Supreme Court has reversed many of its earlier decisions.
Which amendment was the basis of the Supreme Court's Miranda decision?
5, 6, and 14.
How can a Supreme Court decision be overturned and what is the process for challenging a ruling made by the highest court in the land?
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned through a process called judicial review. This typically involves filing a petition for a rehearing or appealing the decision to a higher court. The process for challenging a ruling made by the Supreme Court involves presenting legal arguments and evidence to demonstrate why the decision should be reconsidered or reversed. Ultimately, the decision to overturn a Supreme Court ruling rests with the justices themselves or through a constitutional amendment.
What is the decision of most of the justices on the Supreme Court called?
The agreed ruling of more than half of the Supreme Court justices is called a majority decision.
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution instituted a federal income tax?
The 16th amendment allowed the government to instate the income tax, which reversed the Supreme Court decision stating otherwise.
How many Supreme Court justices are typically required to reach a decision in a case?
A majority of the nine Supreme Court justices, which means at least five justices, are typically required to reach a decision in a case.
Can a Supreme Court decision be challenged and by whom?
No, there are only 2 ways a decision may be reversed. Either the court hears a similar case and reverses itself or there is a constitutional amendment. Brown v Board is an example of the former, the 13th and 14th Amendment is an example of the latter.
What amendment is polygamy in?
Polygamy is not in any amendment, it was outlawed by a Supreme Court decision.
What influences supreme court decisions?
The justices of the US Supreme Court vote on each case that is brought before them. The decision of the court is whatever a majority of the justices agree on. Each justice has an equal say in the decision.
What factors can overturn a Supreme Court decision?
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by a constitutional amendment, a new Supreme Court decision, or a change in the composition of the Court.
The strategic model of Supreme Court decision making emphasizes?
how the justices account for the views of other justices when deciding how to act
To which amendment does this Supreme Court decision refer?
Since you didn't say WHICH Supreme Court decision, there is no way to answer the question.
How can a Supreme Court decision be reversed?
A Supreme Court decision can be reversed through a process called "overruling," where the Court issues a new decision that contradicts or overturns the previous decision. This can happen if the Court's composition changes, new legal arguments are presented, or societal values shift.
Which feature of the presidency is a result of constitutional amendment?
The ability to nominate Justices to the US Supreme Court. :)
