AP Government the judiciary review
Understanding judicial review in AP Government is crucial for analyzing the role of the Supreme Court and its impact on American law and society.
Quiz(13 preguntas)
1. What is the primary purpose of judicial review?
Términos en este set(18)
What is judicial review?
The power of courts to assess whether a law is constitutional.
Who established judicial review?
Chief Justice John Marshall in Marbury v. Madison (1803).
True or false: Judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
False, because the Constitution does not explicitly grant this power.
Difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint
Judicial activism promotes broad interpretation; judicial restraint favors strict interpretation.
What case first asserted judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803) asserted the principle of judicial review.
Fill in the blank: Judicial review allows courts to invalidate __________.
laws or actions deemed unconstitutional.
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review in the U.S.
True or false: All court cases can be subject to judicial review.
True, because courts can review any law or executive action.
What is a common criticism of judicial review?
It allows unelected judges to overturn laws passed by elected representatives.
Why is judicial review important?
It maintains the balance of power between branches of government.
Which branch of government has the power of judicial review?
The judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court.
What role does precedent play in judicial review?
Precedent guides courts in interpreting laws and applying judicial review.
How does judicial review affect federalism?
It can challenge state laws or actions that conflict with federal laws.
What is a landmark case for judicial review?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is a landmark case that utilized judicial review.
What does the term 'judicial supremacy' mean?
The notion that Supreme Court decisions are the final interpretation of the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: Judicial review can lead to __________ changes in law.
significant or abrupt
What is one effect of judicial review on civil rights?
It has played a crucial role in advancing civil rights legislation.
Difference between judicial review and interpretations of the Constitution
Judicial review applies the Constitution to laws; interpretations clarify its meaning.
Preguntas en este set(13)
1. What is the primary purpose of judicial review?
2. Which case is considered the foundation of judicial review?
3. True or false: Judicial review can only be applied to federal laws.
4. Judicial activism is best described as:
5. Which scenario illustrates judicial review?
6. What impact does judicial review have on the legislative process?
7. Which of the following is NOT a criticism of judicial review?
8. The concept of 'judicial supremacy' means:
9. Which case used judicial review to advance civil rights?
10. How does judicial review strengthen checks and balances?
11. What role does precedent play in judicial review?
12. True or false: Judicial review can lead to rapid changes in law.
13. Which branch has the authority to conduct judicial review?
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