How can a decision made by the supreme court affect ordinary americans? A. it can immediately create a new amendment to the constitution, which contains laws that all americans must follow. B. it can nullify an unconstitutional law, which means that americans will no longer have to follow it. C. it can disband congress, which forces americans to elect new congresspersons and senators. D. it can impeach the president, thereby changing the leadership of the nation

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12 July, 23:33

How can a decision made by the supreme court affect ordinary americans? A. it can immediately create a new amendment to the constitution, which contains laws that all americans must follow. B. it can nullify an unconstitutional law, which means that americans will no longer have to follow it. C. it can disband congress, which forces americans to elect new congresspersons and senators. D. it can impeach the president, thereby changing the leadership of the nation

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Sylvia Glover · Answer 1

The Answer is B. Only the Legislative Branch can create amendments: the Court decides if the amendment is constitutional/fair. The Supreme Court cannot disband Congress, either. Nor can it impeach any president: only the legislative houses can do such a thing.