Do you think that laws, federal or state, should be examined and ruled on by the Supreme Court as to their constitutionality, before they are passed?

Do you think that laws, federal or state, should be examined and ruled on by the Supreme Court as to their constitutionality, before they are passed?
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Yes! Great idea. @ragingloli
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