Which of the following is a check that the Judicial Branch has over the Legislative Branch?

Question

They can nominate their own justices.

They can declare a law unconstitutional.

They can override a veto.

They can impeach members of the Legislative Branch.

Answer 1

The check that the Judicial Branch has over the Legislative Branch is:

They can declare a law unconstitutional.

This power, known as judicial review, allows the courts to invalidate laws passed by the legislature if they are found to violate the Constitution.