The principal of judicial review grants the judiciary the authority to

A. strike down certain sections of the Constitution.
B. decide which laws apply to a particular case.
C. invalidate the actions of other institutions when judges believe they have acted unconstitutionally.
D. ignore public opinion when making decisions.
E. make political decisions; judges can overturn any congressional or presidential decision they personally dislike.


Answer: C

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