Judicial Review in the United States
Explore the concept of judicial review, its origins, and its significance in the American governmental system.
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Judicial Review in the United States
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What is the primary function of judicial review?
To elect judges
To interpret laws and declare them unconstitutional
To enforce executive orders
To propose new legislation
2. The power of judicial review was established in which landmark Supreme Court case?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
3. Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to determine if a law or action violates the .
4. The concept of judicial review is not explicitly mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, but was established by Chief Justice .
5. Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the power to create new laws.
True
False
6. Explain in your own words why judicial review is an important aspect of checks and balances in the U.S. government.
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