Question

How is the Supreme Court able to check the other branches using judicial review?
A. The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check all acts by the other branches of government
B. The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check acts of Congress and executive orders of the president
C. The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check laws passed by Congress
D. The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check the executive branch and orders issued by the president

Answer 1

B. Marbury v. Madison (1803) established judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to invalidate laws passed by Congress and actions (including executive orders) by the president that conflict with the Constitution.