The power of American judges to nullify decisions and actions by other branches of government, if the judges decide those actions violate the U.S. Constitution or federal law, is known as __________.

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Judicial review is the power of courts to assess whether a law or government regulation is consistent with the Constitution or, in a federal system, with the constitution or laws of any state. It allows the judiciary to invalidate laws and decisions that are found to be unconstitutional.

The Power of American Judges to Nullify Decisions and Actions