Judicial review power refers to the authority of the U.S. Supreme Court to interpret and determine the constitutionality of laws, executive actions, and government policies. It allows the Court to declare them invalid if they violate the Constitution.
Related terms
Separation of Powers: This term refers to the division of governmental powers among three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial - ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances: Checks and balances refer to a system where each branch of government has some control over the actions of other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming dominant.
Stare Decisis: Stare decisis is a legal principle that means "to stand by things decided." It is a doctrine that courts should adhere to precedent (previous court decisions) when deciding similar cases.