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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The power being reflected in the Supreme Court's decision to take a case challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act is judicial review. Judicial review is the power of the courts to review and possibly declare unconstitutional actions taken by the legislative and executive branches of government.

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