Question

1. what is the power of judicial review? a. power to stop the judicial branch from doing something unwise b. power to declare laws and executive actions constitutional or unconstitutional c. grants more powers to the judicial branch of government d. power to review a decision of a lower court 29. powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to limit the power of the other branches is: a. having only two senators from each state. b. having two major political parties. c. checks and balances d. separation of powers

Explanation:

1. Question 28: Judicial review is the power of the judicial branch to determine if laws and executive actions are constitutional or unconstitutional. It is a key check - and - balance mechanism.
2. Question 29: The system by which the legislative, executive, and judicial branches limit each other's power is called checks and balances. Separation of powers refers to the division of government functions among the three branches, while checks and balances is about the ability of each branch to influence and limit the others.

Answer:

1. Question 28: B. Power to declare laws and executive actions constitutional or unconstitutional
2. Question 29: C. checks and balances