Lesson 25 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareJudicial Review: Marbury v. Madison
Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to decide if laws are constitutional or not.
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Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
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Then & Now
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Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to decide if laws are constitutional or not. This power was established in the important case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803. In this case, the Supreme Court decided that it could review laws and actions by Congress and the President. Judicial review helps ensure that the Constitution remains the highest law of the land and that everyone follows it.
Key Facts
Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to review laws.
The case Marbury v. Madison established this power in 1803.
It helps protect the Constitution as the highest law.
Timeline
The U.S. enters World War II
World War II ends
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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