Question

1. The doctrine of judicial review allows: a. the president to revoke United States Supreme Court decisions b. the judicial branch to decide whether laws or actions of the other two branches are constitutional c. the judicial branch to write laws when Congress is unwilling to do so 2. When a state exercises jurisdiction over property within that state, this type of jurisdiction is called in rem. a. True b. False 3. The power of judicial review has remained unchallenged since it was established by which United States Supreme Court decision

Answer 1

Judicial Review allows the judicial branch to assess the constitutionality of laws or actions from the other branches, established by the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison. The power of judicial review is not stated in the Constitution but has been upheld since its establishment. Additionally, in rem jurisdiction refers to a state's power over property within its borders.

Step-by-step explanation:

The doctrine of judicial review is a principle underpinning the legal system in the United States, empowering courts to interpret the Constitution and assess the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions. Specifically, this doctrine allows the judicial branch to decide whether laws or actions of the other two branches are constitutional (Answer to question 1.b), not to revoke Supreme Court decisions, write laws, or establish court systems.

The power of judicial review is firmly entrenched in the U.S. legal system and was established by the Supreme Court decision Marbury v. Madison in 1803. This case is a cornerstone for the exercise of judicial review, setting a precedent that has been followed since. While the Constitution itself does not explicitly grant this power, the decision in Marbury v. Madison affirmed its existence and the ongoing role of the judiciary in interpreting the Constitution.

Regarding the second statement, when a state exercises jurisdiction over property within that state, this type of jurisdiction is referred to as in rem, making the statement true.

Answer 2

1. b. the judicial branch to decide whether laws or actions of the other two branches are constitutional.

2. True.

3. Marbury v. Madison.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The doctrine of judicial review allows the judicial branch to decide whether laws or actions of the other two branches are constitutional. The other two (2) branches are the Legislative and Executive arm of government.

Also, any law or actions that aren't consistent with the constitution or that are unconstitutional are declared null and void.

2. When a state exercises jurisdiction over property within that state, this type of jurisdiction is called in rem. Rem is a Latin word which typically means against a thing. In this context, a thing can be anything such as a property.

3. The power of judicial review has remained unchallenged since it was established by which United States Supreme Court decision, Marbury v. Madison. The case was one which on the 24th of February, 1803, the Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled that an act of the US Congress was unconditional and as such declaring it null and void. This gave rise to the judicial review in the United States of America.