Which of the following best describes the action of judicial review?
A. The ability of judicial courts to review actions taken by the government and impose sanctions
B. The ability of judicial courts to approve changes to current law
C. The ability of congress and the executive branch to review actions taken by judges
D. The ability of judicial courts to review and invalidate laws that do not comply with the Constitution
E. The ability of judicial courts to review the actions of lower courts and invalidate them
Ans: D. The ability of judicial courts to review and invalidate laws that do not comply with the Constitution
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A. due process B. grandfather C. equal protection D. privileges and immunities
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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