The ability of the courts to determine if a law or action made by another branch of the government is constitutional or not is known as ______.

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Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine and potentially strike down laws or actions made by other branches of government (such as the legislative or executive branches) if they are deemed unconstitutional. This power was established by the Supreme Court in the case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803.

The Ability of the Courts to Determine If a Law