Judicial Review: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video discusses the concept of judicial review, a key power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. It explains the origins of this power in the Marbury v. Madison case and its application to federal and state actions. The video also covers the importance of precedent and the implications of judicial review on the separation of powers.

What is the primary function of judicial review?

• To review lower court decisions

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To create new laws

• To enforce laws

Which clause in the Constitution allows the Supreme Court to overturn state actions?

• Commerce Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

• The Supreme Court established its power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The Supreme Court could grant writs of mandamus

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Marbury

• The Supreme Court lost its power to review executive actions

What principle ensures that Supreme Court precedents are binding on future courts?

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Restraint

• Stare Decisis

• Judicial Activism

What is a common concern regarding judicial review?

• It strengthens the legislative branch

• It is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution

• It has no impact on state laws

• It violates the separation of powers

How has the governance of the United States evolved over time?

• By reducing the power of the executive branch

• By strictly adhering to the original Constitution

• By incorporating implied powers not explicitly granted

• By eliminating the need for judicial review