Judicial review allows the judicial branch to examine the actions of both the legislative and executive branches of government to ensure they do not violate the Constitution. This includes laws passed by Congress (legislative action) and actions taken by the President or executive agencies (executive action).

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Judicial Review

Question 85

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Judicial review:

A) scrutinizes actions of federal, but not state, governments.
B) is a check by the judicial branch on legislative action.
C) is a check by the judicial branch on executive action.
D) is a check by the judicial branch on both legislative and executive action.

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