In 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act was enacted after passing both houses of Congress and being signed into law by President Bill Clinton.The Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman and bans recognition of same-sex marriages.The decision of the Supreme Court to take a case that challenged the constitutionality of the Act is a reflection of which power?

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Judicial review is the power of the courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the constitution. The Supreme Court's decision to take a case challenging the Defense of Marriage Act reflects its role in exercising judicial review.

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