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 defined marriage as occurring between a man and a woman and banned recognition of same-sex marriages.The decision of the Supreme Court to take a case that challenged the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act is a reflection of which power?

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The Supreme Court's decision to take a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal law is a reflection of its power of judicial review. The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional and void them, making it a key check and balance on the power of the legislative and executive branches. In this case, if the Supreme Court finds the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional, it would be struck down and same-sex marriages would have the potential to be recognized under federal law.

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