Why does the Federal Supreme Court not strike down federal laws?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Because the constitution tells it to apply federal laws as they stand
- Step 1: The constitution says that federal laws are binding for the courts. Step 2. The court can strike down cantonal laws but not federal ones. Answer: it must apply federal laws. Why not the others: it can review cantonal laws, and its judges are elected by parliament.
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