Question

When the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a constitutional issue, the

Answer 1

Answer:

Decision is final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision (D).

Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest body of the judiciary and its primary function is to ensure that the US Constitution is honored. Thus, when the Supreme Court makes a decision on a constitutional issue, case law is stipulated, so that decision must be enforced by the executive, legislative and judicial powers.

The only way to reverse Supreme Court jurisprudence on a constitutional issue is when the Supreme Court itself re-examines the case or when the legislature makes an amendment to the constitution. An amendment is a way of constitutionalizing a particular issue and this can be done by the legislature. In that case, the Supreme Court will take the amendment into account when considering future demands on the constitutionality of matters.

Answer 2

The best answer that fits the blank provided is option D. Based on the U.S Supreme Court, they can only rule on a constitutional issue given that the decision made should be final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or a new decision of the court. Hope this helps.