USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

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Page 96-What is judicial review?
A
The power of the president to veto bills
B
The power of the court to overrule previous rulings
C
The power to appoint federal judges
D
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and acts unconstitutional
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -judicial review, power of the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislative, executive, and administrative arms of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the constitution. Actions judged inconsistent are declared unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Supreme Court has been vested with the power of judicial review. It means that the Supreme Court may review its own judgment order. Judicial review can be defined as the competence of a court of law to declare the constitutionality or otherwise of a legislative enactment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Judicial Review: The judiciary can strike down certain laws passed by the Parliament under its power of judicial review. This happens when the judiciary believes that these laws are a violation of the basic structure of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Judicial Review gives the Supreme Court the power to check on the violation of fundamental rights in India. It also reviews the constitutionality of the decisions made by the legislature and executive, constitutional amendments, and administrative actions by the central and state governments.

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