The judicial review process (Marbury vs Madison 1803 and Fletcher vs Peck 1810). (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to examine?
What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to examine?
Laws by Congress & executive actions
What can the Supreme Court do if it finds a law unconstitutional?
What can the Supreme Court do if it finds a law unconstitutional?
Strike it down, nullifying the law
How does judicial review act as a check on other branches of government?
How does judicial review act as a check on other branches of government?
Prevents overreach & abuse of power
What principle did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?
What principle did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?
Principle of judicial review
Which Chief Justice decided Marbury v. Madison?
Which Chief Justice decided Marbury v. Madison?
John Marshall
What did Fletcher v. Peck (1810) extend judicial review to?
What did Fletcher v. Peck (1810) extend judicial review to?
State laws
What criteria does the Supreme Court use when selecting cases to hear?
What criteria does the Supreme Court use when selecting cases to hear?
Significant constitutional implications
What happens during the oral arguments stage?
What happens during the oral arguments stage?
Justices ask questions & clarify law
What type of opinion agrees with the outcome but for different reasons?
What type of opinion agrees with the outcome but for different reasons?
Concurring opinion
Which precedents did Dobbs v. Jackson (2022) overturn?
Which precedents did Dobbs v. Jackson (2022) overturn?
Roe v. Wade (1973) & Casey (1992)
What did Brown v. Board of Education (1954) rule about segregation?
What did Brown v. Board of Education (1954) rule about segregation?
'Separate but equal' is unconstitutional
What is a key criticism regarding the source of judicial review power?
What is a key criticism regarding the source of judicial review power?
Not explicitly in Constitution