Could they ban weapons in the US?
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2007-11-23 03:48:38 · 14 answers · asked by Naturescent 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Technically they decide what the constitution means in the first place. They can't ban rights given by it but they can interpret what those words to mean anything they want. Their decision can be overturned by later courts though that takes a long time as the justices are put in place for life.
2007-11-23 03:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by deathbymachinecom 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution gives the Supreme Court, the whole judicial system for that matter, the power and authority to interpret the laws, including those set down in the Constitution. That doesn't mean those interpretations will be correct - that's why some laws are enacted and then later repealed.
So yes - the Supreme Court can ban something that is in the
Constitution. Whether they do or not will depend on how the Justices interpret not only the Constitution, but the law they are reviewing.
2007-11-23 03:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by wibelle37 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yours is an interesting question. I do think that what is excessive fines is a relative matter. It seems fair to allow a local government to recoup a fair part of its costs for prosecuting and administering judgements. And after all, penalties should serve as a deterent to a behavior. At virtually every level of government now fees, licenses and penalties are going up hugely because these governments are likely more and more cash strapped. It is unfortunate and there are limited ways of dealing with it. Is it a violation of the 8th Amendment? Probably not at current time,but if you feel it is, appeal under it hits US Supreme Court. It will be an interesting case. Once again Shilo (answered question on 5th Amendment), you show your ignorance and inability to read and comprehend a question.
2016-05-25 02:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, their job is only to measure laws against the constitution and decide whether those laws are in violation of the constitution. They shouldn't be allowing or banning anything.
2007-11-23 03:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mike W 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Really their job is to interpret the Constitution, but in doing so they have a lot of power to give or take away rights and freedoms. They can declare a law illegal. They can make it illegal to own firearms. The court is very powerful.
2007-11-23 03:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by timssterling 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No. The Supreme court can not MAKE law, they can only decide if legislation is or is not constitutional.
2007-11-23 03:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by Locutus1of1 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the bill of rights are our INDIVIDUAL freedoms!!! So why would the second ammendment be an exception?? Our founders made the right to keep and bear arms 2nd on the list. That would make it 2nd only to speach in its importance! I challenge all of you gun haters to put a sign in your yard that your house is a gun free house!
2007-11-23 05:01:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"ban" in the phrase you submitted could refer to a wide area, but as far as the constitution goes there are ways to ammend the constitution, and somewhere in the patroit act i think bush has the power to suspend it any any of the articals under martial law
2007-11-23 04:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by melvin l 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES
just depends on how they interpret its words.
But somehow I think, with everything that is going on they dare not ban all firearms, or they'll have half a nation or better rioting on their doorstep.
2007-11-23 04:39:50 · answer #9 · answered by Boss H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Really their job is to interpret the Constitution, but in doing so they have a lot of power to give or take away rights and freedoms. They can declare a law illegal. They can make it illegal to own firearms. The court is very powerful.
2007-11-23 03:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋