Chief Justice John Marshall believed in judicial review, which is __________
A) a professional journal read by lawyers and judges
B) the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches
C) a system whereby all legislation passed by Congress must be approved by the Supreme Court before it can take effect
D) a job-performance appraisal system for federal judges
E) a process for evaluating the qualifications of candidates for federal judgeships
Answer: B
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