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What word do the courts use to define an illegal act of the government?
Unconstitutional
Is the War Power Act unconstitutional?
For the most part Presidents have ignored the War Powers Act partly on the grounds that it is Unconstitutional for one branch of government to either increase or decrease the power of another branch. separation of power
What is an example of an unconstitutional act?
an example of a bill that is unconstitutional is attainder
Which branch is for can declare presidential acts unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch can declare an act of the President unconstitutional.
Why did South Carolina have the right to leave the union?
It didn't. The act was highly unconstitutional, and the US government responded by declaring war.
What branch of government is the US Supreme Court checking when they declare an act of the President unconstitutional?
If the US Supreme Court declares an Executive Order (Presidential action) unconstitutional, it is checking the Executive Branch.
What happens when a government action is claimed uncostitutional?
If it is only CLAIMED that the act was unconstitutional, it will take action, initiated in Federal Court, to decide the issue.
What was the sheppard-towner act?
It was an act of legislation passed in 1921 that allowed the federal government to give aid to states for maternity, child health, and welfare programs. In 1922, it was declared unconstitutional.
If an act is declared unconstitutional in one case should it be held unconstitutional in all cases?
yes
Which government declare laws unconstitutional?
no
What countries government's are unconstitutional?
Syria
What is a unconsitutional?
Simply stated, an unconstitutional government is one that does not follow, or is not consistent with, or ignores the constitution of that country. If the government continues to perform unconstitutional acts and ignores the set up of the constitution, it is an unconstitutional government. Under the United States Constitution, the government may do something which may later be declared unconstitutional by the courts. If the government continues to ignore the decision of the court, then the government is acting in an unconstitutional way. If a military coup takes over control of a government and does away with the current constitution, without the consent of the people, it is acting as an unconstitutional government.
