Judicial Review Flashcard

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What is the power of judicial review an important check on?

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Legislative and executive branches of government

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Which courts determine the constitutionality of laws and acts in the United States?

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Supreme courts

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What is the term used for the power to determine the constitutionality of laws?

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Judicial review

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Which case established the principle of judicial review at the national level?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States?

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The Constitution of the United States

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State laws must conform to which constitutions?

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Virginia and United States constitutions

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What is the role of the supreme courts in the context of judicial review?

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To determine the constitutionality of laws

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Which branch of government is NOT directly checked by judicial review? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Military

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Military

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What must state laws conform to according to the document?

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Virginia and United States constitutions

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Which document outlines the supreme law of the land in the United States?

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The Constitution of the United States