what is the highest authority to consult in disputes with the US govt.?
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It depends on the context of the dispute, domestic or foreign. The US government is legally obligated to recognize authority in this order:\n1. US. Constitution\n2. International treaty and convention (international law)\n3. US Federal law. \n\nThe Constitution comes first in order to maintain the autonomous sovereignty of the country. International treaty must be recognized second in legitimizing external entities. Federal law comes third (subsuming state, local, and municipal law) in issues of domestic governance. \n\nThis order explains why the US cannot make laws that discriminate against foreign producers (trade barriers/tariffs) because international law has forbidden it and enforces the law through the World Trade Organization. However, this also explains why international law does not take precedence over U.S. Constitutional law. The U.S. would not recognize a law passed by the U.N. that infringed upon our rights to freedom of speech, religion, etc. \n\nThus, the highest authority would depend on the facet of legality from which the dispute arose.
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When you break down the actual power that is instilled in each branch, the answer is fairly obvious.\n\nIt seems as if the the folks who have answered think that it is clearly the Judicial Branch, but they couldn't be more wrong.  If anything, the Judicial Branch has the least amount of authority in the federal government. The Supreme Court, in fact, has only implied power. The High Court acquired the ability to deem a law unconstitutional via one of their own rulings in 1803 (Marbury vs, Madison); nowhere in the Constitution of the United States does it authorize the power of judicial review to the Supreme Court. Furthermore, the Court can only rule on cases brought before them by parties with a standing concern (i.e., individuals who are being directly and immediately affected by the law). If the case never reaches their courtroom, all the Supreme Court can do is sit idley by and watch from the sidelines. As far as the preconception that a Court ruling not being able to be overturned, that's not entirely accurate. The Congress, from time to time, can regulate and make exceptions to Supreme Court decisions, in particular where it pertains to the Court's appellate jurisdiction.\n\nYou would have to list the the Executive Branch as a pretender as well, considering that The Congress can supercede nearly every decision that the President can make. His veto powered is neutered by the fact that Congress can simply override and institute any law that the President strikes down, Presidential appointments are subject to approval by both Houses, and his job security is determined largley at their discretion.\n\nThe Legislative Branch, without a doubt, holds all the cards in this discussion.They write our laws, levy our taxes, declare our wars, confirm our Supreme Court Justices and Cabinet Officials, decide how the federal money is spent, amongst a plothera of other actionable powers. In addition to their great many capabilities, as it concerns this discussion, Congress has the authority to impeach and dismiss the occupants of the other 2 branches. This, above all else, makes the Legislative Branch, undoubtedly, the most powerful of the three.
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The president has the duty and power to make treaties, but they must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.\n3 Controversial yet vitally important treaties entered into are country by the 20th century: Charter of the UN, North Atlantic Treaty Org.(defense military alliance);and North American Free Trade Agreement(nafta)among Canada,Mexico, and the US.\nAs far as war the president may sign what is called an executive agreement, enabling war without Senate ratification. ie:World War II..\nCongress, however, retains to itself the power to declare war the "power to make war" is granted SOLEY By the PRESIDENT.  Oh, by the way, it is NOT TRUE that treaties and war are enacted soley upon congress and senate.  The answers I gave you are in fact the right one.\nHope this helped,\nLiz\nParalegal Major
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1.) President makes the appointment.\n2.) The Senate must confirm the appointment by majority vote.\n\nFrom Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution:\n"...and he (the President) shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate ... Judges of the supreme Court..."
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The Federal Government hitherto had employed various means of conflict resolution including gunboat diplomacy. However, of recent the involvement of local elders in negotiations seems to be fruitful. There are ongoing efforts to include these elders in the drafting of multilateral agreements between the communities, oil companies and government.
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Make an appointment with an attorney - preferably someone who specializes in this kind of thing.
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It depends on what the conflict is.  WTO handles some items. \nThe UN handles others. \nThird parties volunteer to hear the case as a mediator.  \nSome times just plain battling it out in the media.\nSome times secret negotiations. \nand probably other methods.
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The power to nominate the Justices is vested in the President of the United States, and appointments are made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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The power to confirm appointments of US Supreme Court Judges by the President.  And my reading of the constitution (Articles I, II & III) and old law classes indicate that the the US Supreme court has no check on this power....as it would allow the court, in effect, to select their own members.\n\nSo much for 100% of the checks and balances theory.  If someone else can cite differently I would appreciate the information.
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speak  with the   local    american  embassy   they  may  be  able  to help
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Contact the US embassy.
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There is authority in the Bill of Rights to protect you from forced consent to certain things (search and seizure, quartering troops, etc).  But anything else is up for argument.
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You will have to look it up. http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/obtainopinions.pdf
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The power to act with a specif law
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Here are some options:\nImpeachment power - this is definately a big one.  If the president or any elected official commits a crime, they can be impeached.\n\nPower of the purse - Congress controls the salaries of elected officials.  More pertinantly, congress controls how federal money is spent - the president can effectively declare war by ordering troops to attack, but he needs congress to finance that war.\n\nAll federal appointments (Federal Judges, Cabinet mambers, etc.) are subject to the review of the senate.  I don't remember what this one is called.  \n\nI hope this helps.
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A lawyer would be the best adviser as different states\nhave different laws.
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no .45 Peacemaker, nowhere does anything say what their duties are only what theyre not allowed to infringe upon.\nhttp://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/declaration_transcript.html\nhttp://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution_transcript.html\nhttp://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html\nyour supercop sounds dangerous. getting him out of office is the most important. into a cell is a good idea. look through history, a leader's main reason for conquest is always security & ctime. just because he's from bush's state doesnt means he's a bad person, im sure theres alot of ppl from connecticut (thats where the entire bush family is from, dont let the FAKE swagger fool ya) are really nice. never underestimate the destructive  force of the ignorant masses.