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Yes, when you argue a case in court you have to cite legal precedents. The Constitution and the laws passed by Congress along with the interpretations of those laws by the Court (all Courts, not just the Supreme Court) constitute the law.
When courts disagree or a decision is appealed to a court the decision of the highest court becomes the new standard. The Supreme Court is the highest standard.
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Yes and no. Usually the "Supreme Law of the Land" refers to the Constitution of the United States. According to Article VI, Section 2 of the Constitution, however, the "Supreme Law of the Land" means "This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof." We usually take this to mean enacted laws, or laws made by a legislative body, like Congress, but it can also mean common law, or laws made as a result of judicial decisions.
Supreme Court decisions make common law, which is enforceable and carries the rule of law, so it must also be in compliance with the Constitution. In that sense, rulings by the Supreme Court could be considered part of the "Supreme Law of the Land," as long as they are constitutionally sound.
Article VI, Section 2 (Supremacy Clause)
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
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∙ 14y agoNo. According to Article VI of the Constitution, the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land." The US Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the United States, and has ultimate responsibility and authority for interpreting the Constitution.
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∙ 13y agoNo. The State Supreme Court interprets laws and the state constitution, and serves as the final appellate court when cases are appealed. The state legislature makes laws.
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∙ 15y agoNo. The Supreme Court is not a lawmaking body. Congress is the chief lawmaking body in the US.
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∙ 8y agoNo, it is the highest court.
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The Constitution of the US is the supreme?
Law of the Land
What is the Supreme Courts main job?
The main job of the Supreme Court is to uphold the US Constitution. It is the highest court in the US and its job is to interpret the meaning of the law.
What is the highest court in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What is the plan of the government for the United states the supreme law of land?
the plan of the government for the united states the supreme law of the land
What court declares the final word on the constitutionality of a state law?
The [State] Supreme Court (or its equivalent) has final authority unless the question being addressed in the state constitution conflicts with the US Constitution, in which case the US Supreme Court has final authority.
Can lower courts reverse or change US Supreme Court decisions?
No. Rulings of the US Supreme Court are 'the law of the land.'
What laws govern a Supreme Court Justice and Justices' decisions?
The Supreme Court Justices interpret and enforce the US Constitution. The US Constitution is the ultimate "Law of the Land", to which they are bound.
Under the judicial branch what is considered the Highest law of the Land?
The US supreme court
What is the basic law of the land?
The basic "Law of the Land" is simply the Supreme Court and their verdicts.Another View: (in the US) It is the United States Constitution
If the US President approves a law does it go to US Supreme Court?
No, the Supreme Court has no part of the law making process. If someone challenges the validity of a law, it may end up in the Supreme Court.
Can a statement in the US supreme court can it not be shown in the court or does it have to be shown?
A statement in the US Supreme Court has to be shown in the court. It is told by the law.
What is this a supreme law of the land?
I know that the right answer is the US constitution.
What is the'' sypreme law of the land?
The US Constitution is called The Supreme Law of the Land.
What is the name given to the highest court in the land and what purpose does it serve?
If you are referring to the US - it is the US Supreme Court which sits in Washington DC.
What law is supreme state or federal?
The US constitution is the supreme law of the land. Following that, Federal law is supreme (or controlling).
The Constitution of the US is the supreme?
Law of the Land
Who can access the library of the US Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court justices, their law clerks, other legal staff, and members of the Supreme Court Bar.
