Question

1. what is the special power of the supreme court called?

a. presidential veto
b. executive order
c. legislative action
d. judicial review

1. in what year did the marbury v. madison case establish the supreme courts power of judicial review?

a. 1920
b. 1803
c. 1865
d. 1776

1. according to the passage, what is the job of congress?

a. to interpret the constitution
b. to make laws
c. to enforce laws
d. to decide court cases

1. if the supreme court declares a law unconstitutional, what happens to that law?

a. it is sent back to congress for revision.
b. it is immediately removed and no longer in effect.
c. it is reviewed by the president.
d. it is put to a national vote.

1. how does judicial review act as a check on the power of congress and the president?

a. it allows the supreme court to create new laws.
b. it ensures that laws passed by congress and actions taken by the president are in line with the constitution.
c. it gives the supreme court the power to appoint members of congress.
d. it requires the president to seek approval from the supreme court before making executive decisions.

Explanation:

1. The Supreme Court's special power is Judicial Review.
2. The Marbury v. Madison case established Judicial Review in 1803.
3. Congress's job is to make laws.
4. If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, it is immediately removed and no longer in effect.
5. Judicial review ensures laws and actions are in line with the Constitution.

Answer:

1. D. Judicial Review
2. B. 1803
3. B. To make laws
4. B. It is immediately removed and no longer in effect.
5. B. It ensures that laws passed by Congress and actions taken by the President are in line with the Constitution.