Understanding Judicial Review

Very Easy Unit 2: Branches Of Government Judicial Review

Judicial review is an essential principle in the American legal system. It allows the Supreme Court and other courts to determine whether laws and actions of the government are constitutional. This principle was established in the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison. How does judicial review impact the balance of power among the branches of government?

Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to create laws.

Judicial review enables courts to invalidate laws that violate the Constitution.

Judicial review strengthens the power of the executive branch.

Judicial review limits the authority of the judiciary in reviewing laws.

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