Description : Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court – (1) has final authority in overall cases (2) can declare a state law as unconstitutional (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court Explanation: Supreme Court can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court.
Description : Why did the treatment of the Cherokee get worse after the Supreme Court declares Georgia's Indian removal laws to be unconstitutional?
Last Answer : The federal government did not enforce the court's decision>:((
Description : Why were some schools still segregated in 1960 even though the Supreme Court had ruled that segregation was unconstitutional in 1954?
Last Answer : Reginald F. Lewis (December 7, 1942 - January 19, 1993), was an American businessman. He was one of the richest African-American men in the 1980s, and the first African American to build a ... In 1993, Forbes listed Lewis among the 400 richest Americans, with a net worth estimated at $400 million.
Description : In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that separate but equal facilities were constitutional; however, this ruling was overturned by other Supreme Court cases and segregation was found to be unconstitutional.?
Last Answer : 1
Description : The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by (A) The Supreme Court of India (B) The High Court (C) The High Court and the Supreme Court both (D) The President of India
Last Answer : (A) The Supreme Court of India
Description : What is your branch declares laws unconstitutional?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which one of the following statements about Electoral Government in India is not correct? (1) The superintendence, direction and control of elections are vested in the Election Commission of India ... has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies.
Last Answer : (4) The Supreme Court of India has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies. Explanation: Under Article 82 of the constitution, ... the delimitation commission demarcates the boundary of parliamentary constituency on the basis of Delimitation Act.
Description : 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?
Last Answer : Yes! Great idea. @ragingloli
Description : What did the supreme court do about laws in Georgia that took away the rights of Cherokee?
Last Answer : It said the Georgia laws were unconstitutional. (APEX)
Description : What does the "Judicial Review" function of the Supreme Court mean? (1) Review its own judgement (2) Review the functioning of judiciary in the country (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws (4) Undertake periodic review of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws Explanation: The Supreme Court has been given the power to decide whether a law passed by the Parliament or the State legislatures and the executive ... such a law or executive decision is found unconstitutional, then it can declare it as invalid.
Description : What is ordinary Law? (1) Laws made by the High Court (2) Laws made by the Supreme Court (3) Laws made and enforced by the Government (4) Laws made by the common people.
Last Answer : (3) Laws made and enforced by the Government Explanation: An ordinary law is a normal law, generally distinguished from a constitutional law. It is made and enforced by the competent authorities of ... to the State and to one another. An ordinary law requires only simple majority in Parliament.
Description : Indian citizen have the right to information because of a) Judgment of Supreme court b) Implementation of international laws by Indian govt c) All states adopted agree to implement the act d) A law passed by the parliament of India
Last Answer : d) A law passed by the parliament of India
Description : Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one: a. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. b. The Vice President. c. The Secretary of State. d. The President.
Last Answer : Correct Answer: d. The President.
Description : Who makes federal laws? Choose one: a. Congress. b. The states. c. The President. d. The Supreme Court.
Last Answer : Correct Answer: a. Congress.
Description : Explain whether the High Court can declare any Central law to be constitutionally invalid. -SST 10th
Last Answer : No, the High Court cannot declare any Central law to be constitutionally invalid.
Description : Where did Lord Kenning declare the Crown's rule in India in the court held in November 1858? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : The function of a court of justice is a) To ascertain the existence or non existence of certain facts b) To apply the substantive law to ascertained facts c) Declare the rights and liability of parties d) All the above
Last Answer : d) All the above
Description : Why did the judge nullify the entire ACA because he felt the individual mandate is unconstitutional?
Last Answer : His reasoning is completely whackadoodle (legal scholars of all political persuasions are saying so) but here's what his reasoning is: It's not controversial that the individual mandate is now ... Court of Appeals and this decision will get thrown away. I am still terrified, though.
Description : How many of Obama's Executive Orders were overturned for being unconstitutional compared to Trump's?
Last Answer : I don't have sources and am pressed for time, but I'd like to get the discussion started. This topic is near-and-dear to me. The answer is: 1 in 8 years. Obama's detractors will say that ... is a well-reported and documented immigration order. I believe it ended with a 4-4 tie at the Supreme Court.
Description : Are the new TSA security measures unconstitutional? Is flying a right, or a privilege?
Last Answer : Absolutely. If it were a right, you could not be charged for it.
Description : Would this be considered by you to be a case of an unconstitutional search according to the Fourth Amendment?
Last Answer : Gut feeling? Violation. Legal reasoning to back it up? None, because I figure constitutional law is a bit more complicated than “I skimmed it a few times on Wikipedia”.
Description : Don't Ask Don't Tell has been declared unconstitutional. Can we have a civilized discussion about it?
Last Answer : Changing this in the middle of a war is just insane! It will have to change sometime, but now is not that time.
Last Answer : The Allahabad High Court of India has declared three divorces unconstitutional On December 6, 2016, the court issued this order
Description : Which group declared some of Roosevelts New deal policies unconstitutional?
Last Answer : It was the Supreme Court
Description : Why did american liberty league view the new deal as unconstitutional and un-american?
Last Answer : The American Liberty League charged the New Deal with limiting individual freedom in an unconstitutional, "un-American" manner. To them, programs such as compulsory unemployment insurance smacked of "Bolshevism," a reference to the political philosophy of the founders of the Soviet Union.
Description : Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that "bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive"? (1) It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people (2) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom (3) It adversely affects production (4) It is not part of a right to protest
Last Answer : (2) It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom Explanation: The Kerala High Court in 1997 declared that bandhs are unconstitutional. Freedom is seen as the will and aspiration of an individual ... blow to economy, they throw normal life out of gear, infringing upon the very concept of freedom.
Description : Which of the following High Courts declared 1st that “Shutdown” is unconstitutional
Last Answer : Kerala
Description : Mention any one power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other courts. -SST 10th
Last Answer : One power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other Courts, is that only Supreme Court has the right to revise its earlier decisions.
Description : Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? -Do You Know?
Description : Who has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices?
Last Answer : The power to appoint Supreme Court justices belongs exclusively to the President of the United States.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may be categorised as original, appellate and advisory. Under the Original Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can settle disputes (1) between the ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.
Description : In Indian Constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- (1) The Supreme Court (2) The High Court (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court (4) Lower Courts
Last Answer : (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court Explanation: In Indian constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in the Supreme Court and the High Court. A writ ... or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its : (1) Advisory jurisdiction (2) Appellate jurisdiction (3) Original jurisdiction (4) Constitutional jurisdiction
Last Answer : (3) Original jurisdiction Explanation: Under Article 131, disputes between different units of the Federation will be within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Subject to the provisions of this ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.
Description : Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in – (1) High Courts alone (2) Supreme Court alone (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (4) All Courts down to the District Courts
Last Answer : (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights ... to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its ________. (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its original jurisdiction. The original jurisdiction of a court is ... or judge to pronounce the sentence of law, provided by law upon a state of facts.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory jurisdiction (2) Original jurisdiction (3) Appellate jurisdiction (4) Jurisprudence
Last Answer : (2) Original jurisdiction Explanation: According to Article 13 under Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute: between the Government of India and one or more States; or ... (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
Description : The power to decide an Election Petition for the State is vested in the – (1) Parliament (2) Supreme Court (3) High Courts (4) Election Commission
Last Answer : (3) High Courts Explanation: Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that the High Court shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(2) of the Constitution. This was incorporated by an amendment in the year 1966 (Act 47 of 1966).
Description : Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law.
Description : Who has got the power to create All India Services? (1) Supreme Court (2) The Parliament (3) Council of Ministers (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament Explanation: Article 312 provides that an All India Service can be created only if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) declares, by resolution supported by not less than a ... once such a resolution is passed, the Parliament is competent to constitute such an All India Service.
Description : The District forum, the State commission or the National commission as the case may be, shall have power of a a) Supreme court judge b) High court judge c) Judicial magistrate of the first classd) All the above
Last Answer : c) Judicial magistrate of the first class
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case (B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between two or more States falls under its (A) Advisory Jurisdiction (B) Appellate Jurisdiction (C) Original Jurisdiction (D) Writ Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (C) Original Jurisdiction
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (A) Indian Parliament is supreme. (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (C) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (D) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review.
Description : According to John yoo’s letter when the government interests are greater than the need to keep certain information private the court allows the government to?
Last Answer : I am sorry but we can't answer because we don't have the letter you were given.
Description : Do you think given the opportunity Democrats would steal a Supreme Court seat similar to what McConnell did with Garland?
Last Answer : Seems like they’ve let the Republicans deny them one way or another, several times in a row now, no?
Description : So now we have two sexual abusers on the Supreme Court and one in the White House. How will you celebrate?
Last Answer : Hmmm…let me think…what did we do when Bill Clinton was elected? We should do that again.