Checks by The Supreme Court

Question 1

What power does The Supreme Court have to check both Congress and the president?

Answer 1

Judicial review

Question 2

what is Judicial review

Answer 2

supreme court has the power to rule whether acts of the president or congress are constitutional

Question 3

where is Judicial review established

Answer 3

article 3
Marbury v Madison 1803

Question 4

How does the Boumediene v Bush (2008) demonstrate judicial review?

Answer 4

the court checked both president and congress , ruling the Military Commissions act unconstitutional which allowed for detainees held at Guantanamo bay to challenge their detention in US courts

Question 5

example of the court outlining the requirements to be a member of each branch

Answer 5

members of the house of rep must be 25 years , been US citizen for 7 years and be an inhabitant of the state they are looking to represent