Power to Review

Definition

Power to review means having the authority or ability to assess something critically. In terms of government institutions, it refers specifically to the ability to examine agency rules for potential legal issues or conflicts with existing laws.

Related terms

Judicial Review: The authority of the courts, particularly the Supreme Court, to determine if laws or actions are constitutional.

Oversight: The process by which an institution monitors and supervises another entity's activities, such as reviewing agency actions for compliance.

Checks and Balances: The system in which each branch of government has specific powers that can limit or monitor the actions of other branches.