What is the power of judicial review?

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Judicial review is one of the checks and balances in the separation of powers: the power of the judiciary to supervise the legislative and executive branches when the latter exceed their authority. The doctrine varies between jurisdictions, so the procedure and scope of judicial review may differ between and within countries. read more

Judicial review is nowhere mentioned in the Constitution. One might say that the Court 'found' the power for itself in the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison. This was the first time that the Supreme Court declared an act of Congress unconstitutional. read more

The Power of Judicial Review Article III of the U.S. Constitution describes the powers and duties of the judicial branch. Nowhere does it mention the power of the courts to review actions of the other two branches, and possibly declare these actions unconstitutional. read more