Question

Judicial review is the power to _____.

Answer 1

Judicial review is the power of the courts to review laws, treaties, policies or executive orders relevant to cases before the court and nullify (overturn) those that are found unconstitutional.

Answer 2

This power, called Judicial Review, was established by the landmark decision in Marbury v. Madison, 1803. No law or action can contradict the U.S. Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land. The court can only review a law that is brought before it through a law suit.