8.18A

Judicial Review is when -

• a judge makes a decision in a court case

• the U.S. Supreme court determines the constitutionality of a law

• the U.S. Constitution was signed

• the U.S. gained independence from the British

Which is an example of judicial review?

• The Senate increases the number of Justices on the Supreme Court

• President Andrew Jackson refuses to enforce Worcester v. Georgia

• The Supreme Court declares part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court decides a case involving an ambassador

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that -

• only the courts may regulate interstate commerce

• the president may veto federal legislation

• the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

• only the president may issue an executive order

Marbury v. Madison is an important court case because it -

• said the Supreme Court does not have the power to declare a law unconstitutional

• showed the president doesn't always follow rulings of the Supreme Court

• established the principle of judicial review

• determined that courts may only regulate interstate commerce

Which constitutional principle is Jefferson referring to in this excerpt?

• Full faith and credit

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Judicial review

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to -

• strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional

• decide the outcome of contested election results

• overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence

• mediate disputes related to commerce between states

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it -

• reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs

• confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce

• established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court

• upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president