The United States Supreme Court has no authority to interpret a state constitution as long as state constitutional provisions and the decisions interpreting them meet the standards set by the United States Constitution.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the principle of federalism, state governments have the power to interpret and enforce their own constitutions as long as they do not conflict with the United States Constitution. The Supreme Court only has jurisdiction over cases involving federal law or issues that implicate the US Constitution. Therefore, state courts are the final authority on state constitutional law unless the issue involves a federal question or a federal right.

The United States Supreme Court Has No Authority to Interpret