Question

This action allows the judicial branch to declare a law unconstitutional

Group of answer choices

veto

override

judicial review

original jurisdiction

Answer 1

judicial review

Step-by-step explanation:

The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review, the authority to declare laws made by Congress or states unconstitutional. This power is not stated directly in the Constitution. The right of judicial review was first established in 1803 by Chief Justice John Marshall in the case Marbury versus Madison.

Answer 2

judicial review

Step-by-step explanation:

"Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall ruled that the portion of the Judiciary Act of 1789 allowing for writs of mandamus was unconstitutional. This ruling established the precedent of judicial branch of the government to declare a law unconstitutional."