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50 points. How does the power of the supreme court act as a check on the other branches of government?

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The Supreme Court and other federal courts (judicial branch) can declare laws or presidential actions unconstitutional, in a process known as judicial review. By passing amendments to the Constitution, Congress can effectively check the decisions of the Supreme Court.

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The supreme court is basically the father of the other branches of the government. For example, they have more power and can change a lot more than other branches of the government.
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