power of the courts

Question 1

What is a Judicial Review?

Answer 1

The power of the courts to declare null and void laws of Congress and of state legislatures that they find unconstitutional

Question 2

Marbury v. Madison? (1803)?

Answer 2

• Considered the single most important decision in the history of the Supreme Court
• Established the power of judicial review

Question 3

What is the highest authority?

Answer 3

The highest authority in the country is the Constitution

Question 4

The constitutional?

Answer 4

• No one can establish legislation in opposition to the Constitution
• The Courts determine whether laws are Constitutional through their interpretation of the document

Question 5

Original Intent?

Answer 5

Determines the constitutionality of a law by ascertaining the intentions of those who wrote the Constitution

Question 6

Living Constitution?

Answer 6

Determines the constitutionality of a law by examining it in light of the entire history of the United States