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What is the role of judicial review in American government?

It provides the executive and legislative branches with another check on the powers of the judicial branch.

It allows the federal courts to review proposed legislation and possible executive actions for potential issues.

It gives the courts the power to invalidate any federal or state law that they believe violates the Constitution.

It interprets the vague language of the Constitution, which allows the document to survive changes in society.

Answer 1

@ankit042 @NaCl

Answer 2

@splatter6 @kelliegirl33

Answer 3

I am going with B

Answer 4

It should be the last option because the Judicial Branch checks oer the new bill being passed by first checking it out with the laws in the Constitution .

Answer 5

i would go with A because it is based on the checks and balance system

Answer 6

omg three different answers....

Answer 7

hahaha i just have the checks and balance system to back up my answer

Answer 8

so what should i go with????

Answer 9

well which do you believe is right

Answer 10

Ok here's a source. Then you can decide for yourself on which choice to go with.

"Judicial review is where a higher level court can review cases involving laws and render those laws invalid if they are in conflict with other higher forms of law, such as the Constitution. It is an important part of the checks and balances to limit the authority of the legislative branch."
-Will K, Yahoo! Answers

Answer 11

so it is checks and balances

Answer 12

no it is not A

Answer 13

so then is it D?

Answer 14

judicial review is the doctrine under which legislative and executive branches are subject to review

Answer 15

I am still going with B

Answer 16

I would say that the answer is C because the Judicial Branch goes over the law before being passed. Only then will it go to the President for his signature.

Answer 17

but wouldn't tht be part of the checks and balances system because it is still reviewing the final desicions of the other three branches?

Answer 18

Here's another source:
"Judicial Review became a precedent because of the landmark case Marbury v. Madison. This case established the right of the Judicial Branch of the government to declare a law unconstitutional. John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ruled that the portion of the Judiciary Act of 1789 allowing for the Writ of Mandamus was unconstitutional. This decision helped put the Judicial Branch on a more even footing with the Legislative Branch and later the Executive Branch as its power has grown of the years."
About.com

Answer 19

so then what was the answer?