The video discusses the concept of judicial review, its powers, and its origins in the Marbury vs. Madison case. It explains how the Supreme Court uses judicial review to examine and invalidate legislative and executive actions. The video also covers the implications of judicial review, its role in maintaining the balance of power, and the principle of stare decisis. The discussion includes examples like Brown vs. Board of Education and U.S. vs. Nixon, highlighting the court's influence on civil rights and executive actions.

What is the primary function of Judicial Review?

• To appoint Supreme Court Justices

• To enforce federal laws directly

• To examine and possibly invalidate actions by legislative and executive branches

• To review the Constitutionality of lower court decisions

Why is Judicial Review considered a check on the legislative and executive branches?

• It allows the Supreme Court to elect members of Congress

• It allows the Supreme Court to enforce laws

• It grants the Supreme Court legislative powers

• It enables the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

Which clause gives the Supreme Court the authority to rule on state laws?

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

Which of the following is NOT reviewed under Judicial Review?

• Congressional laws

• State actions

• Federal bureaucratic agencies

• Election outcomes

How does the Supreme Court typically handle actions of federal bureaucratic agencies?

• By ignoring their actions completely

• By deferring to the agencies' expertise if consistent with legislative intent

• By always striking down their actions

• By taking over the agencies' functions

In which case did the Supreme Court grant itself the power of Judicial Review?

• Rasul vs. Bush

• U.S. vs. Nixon

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Marbury vs. Madison

What was the outcome of Marbury vs. Madison regarding the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• It was amended by the Supreme Court

• Part of it was struck down as unconstitutional

• It was upheld entirely

• It was fully supported by the executive branch

Which of the following is the best reason why the Supreme Court tries not to overturn its previous decisions?

• To avoid conflict with the executive branch

• Because it requires a unanimous decision

• To remain consistent and predictable

• Because it lacks the authority to do so