Judicial Review Application Scenario

Medium Unit 2: Branches Of Government Judicial Review

Judicial review is a critical power held by the courts to assess whether laws and executive actions comply with the Constitution. This principle was established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison (1803). In which of the following scenarios would judicial review most likely be invoked?

A state law taxing out-of-state businesses is challenged by a company based on the Commerce Clause.

A political party sues to change the rules governing primary elections.

A local government decides to regulate the distribution of newspapers within its jurisdiction.

A group of citizens petitions their congressman to alter a federal mandate.

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