Sol 10bVocabularyJudicial Review

1.Judicial Review: The Supreme Court’s power to overturn any law that it decides is in conflict with the Constitution.

2.Marbury v. Madison: Supreme Court case that set-up the principle of Judicial Review.

3.Supreme law of the land: Highest law in the United States

SOL 10bWhat is Judicial Review?

Judicial ReviewThe Supreme Courts of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the Executive branch of government.

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This power is called Judicial Review.

Judicial Review•Marbury vs Madison established the principle of judicial review at the national level.!•The Constitution of the U.S. of America is the supreme law of the land.!•State laws must conform to the Virginia and U.S. constitution.

Chief Justices John Marshall

SummaryThe power of judicial review is an important

check on the legislative and executive branches of government.