The right to determine the meaning of the Constitution and to evaluate whether acts of Congress and the president were authorized by the Constitution is called ______.
A) adjudication
B) judicial review
C) justiciability
D) appeal

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Judicial review is the power of the courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the Constitution. This power allows the judiciary to invalidate laws and decisions that are found to be unconstitutional, thereby ensuring that the legislative and executive branches remain within their constitutional limits.

The Right to Determine the Meaning of the Constitution and to Evaluate