Judiciary and Civil Liberties Unit Test

How is the Supreme Court able to resolve policy differences between the legislative branch and the executive branch? (1 point)
• The Supreme Court can only review acts of Congress and is not able to rule against executive orders made by the president.
• The Supreme Court can declare an executive order by the president unconstitutional and acts of Congress in violation of the Constitution.
• The Supreme Court operates individually from the other branches and only interprets the Constitution without resolving policy disputes.
• The Supreme Court may only review executive orders made by the president.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

• The Supreme Court can declare an executive order by the president unconstitutional and acts of Congress in violation of the Constitution.

This option accurately reflects the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and its ability to check the powers of both the legislative and executive branches.