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Which is an example of judicial review?
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A judge compares a law to the Constitution and declares a law unconstitutional and of no effect.
A judge compares a law to the Constitution and declares a law unconstitutional and of no effect.

A lawyer asks a judge to rule on an appeal to release a client from a prison term.
A lawyer asks a judge to rule on an appeal to release a client from a prison term.

The president interviews people to determine who to nominate as a Supreme Court Justice.
The president interviews people to determine who to nominate as a Supreme Court Justice.

The Senate holds hearings to determine if they will approve a president’s judicial appointments.
The Senate holds hearings to determine if they will approve a president’s judicial appointments.

Answer 1

The correct example of judicial review is:

A judge compares a law to the Constitution and declares a law unconstitutional and of no effect.

Judicial review refers to the power of the courts to examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches and to declare laws or actions unconstitutional if they are found to violate the Constitution.