Asked by Anushruti Singh on May 25, 2024
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Judicial review is explicitly laid out in the Constitution.
Judicial Review
The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of laws or governmental actions and to override those found to be unconstitutional.
Constitution
A system of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
- Acknowledging the role of key U.S. Supreme Court decisions in shaping the understanding of the Constitution.
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Ishwar ChahalMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Judicial review, the power of courts to assess the constitutionality of legislative acts and executive actions, is not explicitly mentioned in the U.S. Constitution; it was established by the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803).
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledging the role of key U.S. Supreme Court decisions in shaping the understanding of the Constitution.