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The supreme law of all states and citizens of the United States is the U.S. Constitution.
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court of Texas?
The State of Texas has two courts of last resort (state supreme courts): The Supreme Court of Texas is the highest appellate court for juvenile and civil cases; The Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest appellate court for criminal cases. Although only one is called the "Supreme Court" they function at the same appellate level.
Once a decision has been made by the highest court in a state all other courts in the state must follow that case under law of?
Santa
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.
What is the local Supreme Court called?
There is no "local" supreme court in the United States, unless you're referring to the state supreme courts. Most states use the state name and the words "supreme court" to designate their highest appellate court, as in "[State] Supreme Court" or "Supreme Court of [State]"; however, a few states, such as New York and Texas, uses different naming conventions. In New York, the supreme courts are the state trial courts, and the New York Court of Appeals is the highest appellate court. Texas has two final appellate courts to handle its massive caseload. The Supreme Court of Texas reviews civil and juvenile appeals, while the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is their highest court for criminal cases.
What aspects of the Texas Constitution could be used to improve governance at the federal level?
None. State and federal law are separate laws. The federal is over the state law in all cases. That is why cases are heard in the Supreme Court to decide if a state law meets the requirements of the federal consitution. The constitution of the United States is the foundation for all government and law.
The highest ranking law in Nebraska?
Federal Law is the highest law in any state, followed by state, then local law.
Which state has the highest speed limit?
the state with the highest speed limit is Texas
What state has the highest number of tornadoes?
Texas has the highest number of tornadoes of any state.
What state has the highest number of floods?
Texas
Is federal or state the highest law?
Federal law takes precedence over state law.
What states have the highest execution rates?
the state is texas
Which state has the highest juvenille conviction rate?
Texas
State with the highest number of Walmarts?
Austin,Texas
State with highest African inmates per capita?
Texas
It's against the law to carry a gun in your car in the state of Texas?
No, it is not against the law, while carrying your gun in the state of Texas, you should conceal it.
Who is the highest law officer of the state?
advocate general
What state in the US has the highest number of cattle?
Texas 13,800,000 head
