Judicial review is the power to declare a government action that violates some provisions of the constitution to be null and void. This is as a result of the action being in contravention with the provisions of the constitution.
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The Federal courts can review cases that question laws and decide if the laws are valid. NovaNet!!! The Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government has the authority to rule on any Act of Congress or Presidential action that violates the Constitution. Therefore, it acts as a "check" against unlawful legislation or actions by the other two branches.
In a constitutional government, politicians are bound to abide by the rules laid out in the constitution. Furthermore, they should not uphold or enact any law that violates the constitutional rules.
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