Constitutional Law
Judicial Review
The power of courts to examine and, where necessary, strike down laws or government actions that violate the Constitution.
Judicial review lets courts act as a check on the legislature and executive, ensuring that laws passed and actions taken by the government stay within the bounds set by the Constitution.
This power is considered a basic feature of the Constitution itself, meaning it cannot be entirely removed even through a constitutional amendment.
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