judicial review
The U.S. Supreme Court has the power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court can check the power of Congress by ruling legislation passed by Congress is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court can do this when they a presented with an opportunity to hear a case which disputes a law. The supreme court's decision is final because it is the highest court in America.
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803 gave the court, by precedence, the power ofjudicial review. The court gave itself the power to determine the constitutionality of legislation passed by Congress.
The case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803 gave the court, by precedence, the power ofjudicial review. The court gave itself the power to determine the constitutionality of legislation passed by Congress.
The case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803 gave the court, by precedence, the power ofjudicial review. The court gave itself the power to determine the constitutionality of legislation passed by Congress.
declare a law unconstitutional
the supreme court (aka the judicial branch)
judges in the special courts do not serve lifetime appointment