Significance of Judicial Review

Medium Unit 2: Branches Of Government Judicial Branch

In the context of the U.S. judicial system, the concept of judicial review is critical for understanding the balance of powers among the branches of government. Judicial review is the ability of the Supreme Court to examine laws and actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine their constitutionality. This power is not explicitly stated in the Constitution but was established in the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison (1803).

Which of the following best describes the significance of judicial review in terms of the relationship between the judiciary and the other branches of government?

It promotes legislative supremacy by allowing Congress to override Supreme Court decisions.

It allows the Supreme Court to ensure that legislative and executive actions comply with the Constitution.

It empowers the President to appoint justices who will support his policy agenda.

It limits the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to cases involving federal law only.

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