US Judicial Review 2

Question 1

Which Chief Justice authored the Marbury v. Madison opinion establishing judicial review?

Accepted Answer

John Marshall

Answer

Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the unanimous 1803 opinion that established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review.

Question 2

When the Supreme Court strikes down a federal law as unconstitutional, it is exercising what power?

Accepted Answer

Judicial review

Answer

Judicial review is the authority of federal courts to invalidate laws that conflict with the Constitution.

Question 3

In Marbury v. Madison, what did the Court find about Section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

Accepted Answer

It conflicted with Article III and was void

Answer

Marshall ruled that Section 13 unconstitutionally expanded the Court's original jurisdiction beyond what Article III permitted.

Question 4

Which branch of government does judicial review most directly check?

Accepted Answer

Both the legislative and executive branches

Answer

Judicial review applies to acts of Congress, executive actions, and state laws, checking all other branches.

Question 5

The concept of judicial review is explicitly mentioned in which part of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

It is not explicitly mentioned

Answer

The text of the Constitution does not explicitly grant the power of judicial review; it was established by judicial interpretation in Marbury v. Madison.

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US Judicial Review 2