Question

Why is judicial review important in a democracy?

It allows the judiciary to keep a check on the power of the legislature and the executive.
It gives the judiciary the power to appoint and remove judges under the federal court system.
It allows the President to control the judiciary and remove the judges as per the President's will.
It stops the courts from hearing cases against the government's decisions.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "It allows the judiciary to keep a check on the power of the legislature and the executive."

Why: Judicial review lets courts declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional, which enforces the constitution, protects individual rights, preserves the rule of law, and maintains separation of powers so no branch becomes unchecked. The U.S. example is Marbury v. Madison (1803), which established this power.

Why the other options are wrong:
- Judicial review does not give courts the power to appoint or remove judges; appointments and removals are handled by other constitutional processes (e.g., executive nomination, legislative confirmation, impeachment).
- It does not let the President control or remove judges at will; that would violate judicial independence.
- It does not stop courts from hearing cases against the government; rather, it empowers them to review government actions.