Understanding Judicial Review

Easy Unit 2: Branches Of Government Judicial Branch

In the United States legal system, the judicial branch consists of various levels of courts. One of the principal roles of the judicial branch is to interpret the Constitution and federal laws. When a case is brought to court, judges use established precedents to decide how laws should be applied.

Which of the following best describes the concept of judicial review?

The power of courts to reject laws or government actions that conflict with the Constitution.

The authority of Congress to define the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

The responsibility of the president to enforce Supreme Court decisions.

The duty of state courts to interpret state law independently of federal influence.

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