[SamuraiScot]

Only the SCOTUS has the final authority to interpret constitution.

I haven't found that in any copy of the Constitution. If it's not in there, what's the authority for it? It's certainly a popular view, but I can't find legal or logical support for it. And the consequences of having a single, Federal court interpret all our laws for us seems to be the USSC as the final arbiter—and therefore the body that in the end makes all the rules.

As I read it, the three branches are all tasked with the job of interpreting the Constitution and doing as it says.

[SCalGal]

As I read it, the three branches are all tasked with the job of interpreting the Constitution and doing as it says.

And their authority comes from US.

[entropy12]

I was going by historical facts on important issues...such as Obamacare, abortion rights, gay marriage etc. were taken up by SCOTUS and their decision has been accepted as the final.

[entropy12]

Also, SCOTUS can and has ruled many laws passed by congress and signed by president to be unconstitutional and that law becomes null & void.

[antceecee]

BUMP. Well stated.