Chapter 16: Judicial Review Flashcards
1
Q
What case is an example of judicial review
A
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
2
Q
Power of the courts to review decisions of another department or level
A
Judicial Review
3
Q
Courts can interpret what in judicial review?
A
interpret the constitutionality of decisions previously made
4
Q
The SC decided all final questions regarding what source?
A
Constitution
5
Q
Congress can pass what in order to alter a courts decision
A
pass constitutional amendments
6
Q
Congress can do what to federal judges
A
impeach and remove them
7
Q
What two people vote on the SC justices
A
President appoints, Senate votes
8
Q
The SC can rule over important policy topics including…
A
commerce, civil rights, and civil liberties
9
Q
There is a 3 tiered system (trial, appeals, & supreme) at what levels?
A
Federal & State
