Judicial Review Explained in One Minute

The video tutorial explains the concept of judicial review, which is not explicitly mentioned in the U.S. Constitution but is part of the unwritten Constitution. It discusses the first case of judicial review in 1796, Hilton vs. United States, where the Carriage Act was deemed constitutional. The landmark case Marbury vs. Madison in 1803 established the power of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of congressional laws, as declared by Chief Justice John Marshall.

What does the term 'unwritten Constitution' refer to in the context of judicial review?

What was the outcome of the case Hilton versus United States in relation to the Carriage Act of 1794?

How did the Supreme Court's decision in 1803 change the understanding of judicial review?

What is the significance of the case Marbury versus Madison in the context of judicial review?

Who was John Marshall and what role did he play in the establishment of judicial review?