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The federal courts have been called "the guardians of the Consistution" because they judge whether laws and action conform to constitutional principles. However, a court may address a legal issue only if a relevant case comes before it. It cannot try to solve legal problems on its own.
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Under the U.S. Constitution certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called?
Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called
What are powers prohibited to the federal government called?
Powers prohibited to the federal (national) government under the US Constitution are called Denied powers.
When state and federal courts share authority to hear a case is called?
Concurrent jurisdiction
What governmental body is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
The federal courts of the Judicial Branch are responsible for interpreting the US Constitution. The Supreme Court of the United States (also commonly called the US Supreme Court), head of the Judicial branch of government, is the highest authority on constitutional interpretation.A. Supreme Court
What powers does the constitution give to states but not to the federal government?
Reserves
The Constitution clearly states all of the what of the National Government?
The Expressed, Enumerated, or Reserved Powers of the Federal Government. Other Powers that the Federal Government derives from the Constitution are called "Implied" Powers. This is often a 'gray area' that is settled by the Courts.
When were the federal district courts created?
Under Articles I and III of the Constitution, Congresshas sole authority to create federal courts. They established the US Supreme Court (mandated by the Constitution) and first federal courts in the Judiciary Act of 1789.
Did the Commonwealth constitution section 71 create federal court of Australia?
Section 71 explicitly created the high courts, and allowed the parliament to create other courts and they then used that power to create the federal court. In legal limbo the Federal Court is called a Chapter 3 court because it is able to discharge judicial power as specified in Chapter 3 of the constitution.
If a Nevada law violates the US Constitution can it be declared null or void?
It wouldn't be called null or void, but yes, the federal courts can and do declare a state and federal statutes unconstitutional. This has the effect of repealing the statute.
What are 2 types of inferior courts?
the two main stes if inferior federal courts. the lower courts are called district courts and appellate courts.
What are inferior court?
the two main stes if inferior federal courts. the lower courts are called district courts and appellate courts.
What does a federal court do?
Federal courts do a lot of things. They hear cases just like state courts, but operate in a different system. They are allowed to hear different kinds of cases than state courts (like if the issue is about the constitution). Also, if the parties in a case are citizens of different states (this is called "diversity") the case is started in a federal court system.
What was the supreme courts ability to interpret the constitution called?
Appeal
Trial courts in the federal judicial system are called a. Grand juries. b. District courts. c. Appellate courts. d. Administrative courts.?
b. district courts
What officers carry out judgments for federal courts are called?
Taylor gang
Which court hears cases over which state and federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction?
Yes. When both state and federal courts have authority to hear the same case, it's called concurrent jurisdiction.
What is the act that created a court system and divided authority between the state and federal courts is called?
The act that created a court system and divided authority between the state and federal courts is called the Judiciary Act of 1789.
