Understanding Judicial Review

Easy Unit 2: Branches Of Government Judicial Review

Judicial review is a significant power of the United States Supreme Court that allows it to evaluate laws and actions of the legislative and executive branches. This authority arose primarily from the landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1803. Understanding judicial review is essential for analyzing how the judiciary interacts with the other branches of government.

Which of the following statements best describes judicial review?

Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional.

Judicial review enables Congress to revise Supreme Court decisions.

Judicial review permits state courts to overrule federal statutes.

Judicial review is the process by which the President can veto legislation.

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