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What is one check that the judicial branch has on one of the other two branches of government.
Explain why that check is important to limited government.
Example sentence frame:
A check the judicial branch has on ______ is_____.
This check is important to limited government because_____.
1 answer
A check the judicial branch has on the legislative branch is the power of judicial review, which allows the courts to interpret the laws passed by the legislature and declare them unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution. This check is important to limited government because it ensures that the legislative branch does not exceed its authority and infringe on the rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. By holding the legislature accountable, the judiciary helps maintain the balance of power and prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.