QUESTION IMAGE
Question
the experts here, argue that judicial review supports the foundational principle of popular sovereignty because
judicial review allows the supreme court to limit the actions of the government to the words written in the constitution without being able to amend it themselves
judicial review allows the unelected officials to make changes to the constitution through personal interpretations
rewatch submit
Judicial review is a power of the Supreme Court to check the actions of the government against the Constitution. Popular sovereignty means that the power lies with the people. The Constitution is a document representing the will of the people. When the Supreme Court limits government actions to the Constitution (which they can't amend - only the people through a proper process can amend it in many countries), it upholds the foundational principle as it ensures the government (which is supposed to act on behalf of the people) doesn't overstep the people - given limits (the Constitution). The second option is incorrect as unelected officials (judges) are not supposed to make changes to the Constitution through personal interpretations in a system that respects popular sovereignty. Their role is to interpret within the bounds of the Constitution.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
The first option: "Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to limit the actions of the government to the words written in the Constitution without being able to amend it themselves" is the correct answer.