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Which statement about the judicial branch is true?

a. can raise taxes
b. can veto laws passed by Congress
c. can confirm federal officials
d. can declare a law unconstitutional

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Answer: Can declare a law unconstitutional

The judicial branch has the power of judicial review. Judicial review is the power of the courts to study whether actions of the legislative or judicial branches go against the Constitution. When citizens bring a case to the Supreme Court, it may review laws or acts of the other branches that relate to the case. The court will determine if the law conflicts with the Constitution. In 1996, Congress passed a law giving the president the power to veto a part or parts of a new bill before signing it into law. Representatives challenged this power in court, and the Supreme Court decided that the Constitution gave the president power to veto an entire law only, not parts of laws. Thus, the justices declared the law unconstitutional. Government leaders continue to debate whether the president should have this power.

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The answer is d , can declare a law inconstitutional
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