Question

The power to review laws passed by Congress is called:

o Congressional Justice
O Judicial Review
Congressional Review
Legislative Justice

Answer 1

Judicial Review

Step-by-step explanation:

The Supreme Court, consisting of 9 justices, has the power to declare acts taken by either the executive or legislative branch unconstitutional. This a can also be done with laws and bills.

Answer 2

The power to review laws passed by Congress is called:

B. Judicial Review

Step-by-step explanation:

Judicial review is an important feature of American constitution, it is established in 1803 via Marbury vs. Madison case of Supreme court. It is borrowed by many democratic countries including India. Judicial review acts the checks and balances of the executive powers, it controlled majoritarian and autocratic activities. Independence of Judiciary makes the country as a democratic, secular and Republic one. Judicial review is one of the tools to recheck the hasty laws of government.