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Judicial review allows higher courts to review the constitutionality of lower courts' decisions. (T/F)

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False.

While the Higher Courts can review the rulings of lower courts for error of law, judicial review refers to the Courts ability to review the actions of the legislative and executive branch to determine if they have been acting within the purview set by the Constitution.

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