USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What branch is having its power checked when ____ the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?
A
Legislative Branch
B
Executive Branch
C
Judicial Branch
D
none
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Using judicial review on both the legislative and executive branches to make sure that laws are written and enforced constitutionally. The judicial branch can declare laws and presidential actions unconstitutional.

Detailed explanation-2: -Judicial Branch Powers: The Judicial branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional, which removes them from the law. The Judicial branch can also declare laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional in whole or in part.

Detailed explanation-3: -The legislative branch makes laws, but the judicial branch can declare those laws unconstitutional.

Detailed explanation-4: -Judicial review is the idea, fundamental to the US system of government, that the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review and possible invalidation by the judiciary.

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