Understanding Judicial Review: An Important Check on Government Power

Understanding Judicial Review: An Important Check on Government Power
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This CE 10B judicial review question delves into the concept of judicial review and its significance in maintaining a balance of power in government. Judicial review refers to the power of

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Slide1CE.10BJUDICIAL REVIEW

Slide2QUESTION• What is judicial review?

Slide3THE POWER OF JUDICIAL REVIEW• The power of judicial review is an important check on the legislative and executive branches of government.

Slide4CONSTITUTIONALITY• The supreme courts of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch of government. This power is called “judicial review.”

Slide5MARBURY V. MADISON• Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review at the national level.

Slide6SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND• The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the land.

Slide7LAW CONFORMITY• State laws must conform to the Virginia and United States constitutions.

Slide8VOCABULARY1. judicial review  the power of the  Supreme Courts to decide if a law follows the constitution or not 2. constitutionality  following the constitution 3. versus  against 4. conform  shape  by or in agreement with 5. supreme  the highest level 6. acts  actions , something a person does

Slide9REVIEW• Describe the exercise of judicial review.

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