Through the exercise of ________,the Supreme Court has held actions or laws of the
Executive and legislative branches unconstitutional.
A)stare decisis
B)writs of certiorari
C)clemency
D)judicial review

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Judicial review is the process by which the Supreme Court and other federal courts review and hold actions or laws of the executive and legislative branches unconstitutional. Stare decisis refers to the principle of following precedents established by previous court cases. Writs of certiorari are orders from a higher court to a lower court to send up a case for review. Clemency refers to the power of a government executive to pardon or reduce the punishment of a convicted criminal.

Through the Exercise of ________,The Supreme Court Has Held Actions