POL SCI 71A Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Supremacy Clause, Mandamus, Closed List
5 Aug 2016
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Chapter questions: judicial review the authority of the federal courts to interpret the u. s. constitution and, if necessary, invalidate (declare void) legislation or other actions of the coordinate branches of the federal government, 2 points. Supremacy clause in article 7 clause 2; the constitution and the laws of the united states which shall be made in pursuance thereof; implies that laws will be made following / after the constitution. Abstract point (no specific wording to draw from): parent-child concept; congress = child, If the child can change the parent at any time, that"s not right. They have the expertise spend their lives interpreting and using the constitution to validate or resolve conflicts in court. Justices take the oath (which every federal official takes) Judicial branch is independent; lifetime salary: 1st question. Section 13 of the 1789 judiciary act declared void; gave anyone who wanted to file a writ of.
