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Judicial Review

Definition

Judicial review refers to the power of a court to review and possibly invalidate laws, regulations, or actions by the executive or legislative branches of government, ensuring their conformity to the constitution.

Sample Sentences

• The Supreme Court exercised judicial review to declare the new immigration law unconstitutional.
• Judicial review is an essential element of the checks and balances system in a democratic society.
• The state's highest court conducted a thorough judicial review of the controversial zoning regulations.

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Explore these books related to judicial review:

• Introduction to Judicial Review
• The Supreme Court and Judicial Review
• Judicial Review in State Supreme Courts