Judicial Review and Constitutional Interpretation

Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Judicial Branch

In analyzing the role of judicial review in the United States, it is essential to understand how the Supreme Court exercises its authority to evaluate the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions. Judicial review serves as a check on the other branches of government, ensuring that the laws passed and actions taken adhere to the Constitution. The case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) exemplifies the impact of judicial review as it overturned the precedent set by Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) that upheld racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine. Considering the implications of these cases and the broader concept of judicial review, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between judicial review and constitutional interpretation?

Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution solely based on contemporary societal norms.

Judicial review empowers the Supreme Court to assess the constitutionality of laws and government actions, often guided by precedent.

Judicial review restricts the Supreme Court’s power to interpret the Constitution and limits its authority to only cases of federal law.

Judicial review enables the Supreme Court to change the Constitution through court rulings, effectively making the Constitution a living document.

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