Judicial review is the power of the courts, particularly federal courts, to review and potentially invalidate laws or government actions that are inconsistent with the constitution. While A, B, and C all involve some aspect of the court system, they do not accurately describe judicial review.

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Judicial Review

Question 58

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Judicial review:

A) is the power or right of a court to hear a case
B) is the power of a state or federal court to declare a statute unconstitutional
C) is the power of an appellate court to reverse a decision made in a lower court
D) is the power of a federal court to declare a state or federal statute invalid if inconsistent with the constitution

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