Judicial Branch Flashcards
1
Q
What is Judical Review?
A
The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the local, state, or national government invalid if they contradict the Constitution
2
Q
What is original jurisdiction?
A
The legal authority of a court to be the first to hear a case
* Cases involving a state government or ambassdor go directly to the US Supreme Court
3
Q
What are limits to the powers of Jucial Branch?
A
Congress can:
* change court’s jurisdiction
* modify the impact of court decision
* amend the constitution
