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In your own words, what is judicial review?

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The courts are required first and foremost to follow the law. When the law passed by Congress or a state legislature passes a law, that is usually the law that the court is required to follow. read more

Since article VI requires judges to follow the supreme law of the land, which is the constitution, it's not hard to figure out what the court has to do. We give this process a name: judicial review. read more

judicial review The principle by which courts can declare acts of either the executive branch or the legislative branch unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has exercised this power, for example, to revoke state laws that denied civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution. read more

A higher court's review of a lower court's (or an administrative body's) factual or legal findings. Upon the review, the court may issue a prerogative or prohibitive order or may award damages. 2. read more

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