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Judicial Review
Judicial review is the concept that the actions (legislative and other otherwise) of the other branches of government (executive and legislative) are subject to review by the judiciary.
In practical terms, judicial review allows the United States Supreme Court to declare an action invalid or in violation of the Constitution.
The power while not specifically granted in the Constitution was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803).
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