USA HISTORY

SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861

DRED SCOTT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best explains what Judicial Review is and why it’s important.
A
It gives the president the power to review cases that the supreme court has issued rulings on. This allows the president to correct mistakes that the court has potentially made. It also allows the checks and balances concept within the government to remain strong.
B
It gives congress the power to review cases that the supreme court has issued rulings on. This allows congress to correct mistakes that the court has potentially made. It also allows the checks and balances concept within the government to remain strong.
C
It gives the supreme court the power to create and review treaties with foreign countries. This allows the court to play a greater role in the government than what was previously established by the constitution.
D
It gives the supreme court the power to review the actions of /laws created by the executive and legislative branch. The court can rule those actions or laws unconstitutional. It also allows the checks and balances concept within the government to remain strong.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1) Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to examine the Constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of the Central Government only.

Detailed explanation-2: -A court with authority for judicial review may invalidate amendments, laws, acts and governmental actions that are incompatible with a higher authority: in India’s case an executive decision may be invalidated for being unlawful or a statute may be invalidated for violating the terms of the Constitution of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Judicial Review means the power of the Supreme Court (or High Courts) to examine the constitutionality of any law if the Court arrives at the conclusion that the law is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution, such a law is declared as unconstitutional and inapplicable.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Correct Answer is The Parliament cannot pass laws and amendments for overriding the hurdles created by Judicial Review.

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