Question

classify the following judicial powers based on whether they involve interpreting laws or reviewing laws for constitutionality. move each power to the correct box. interpreting laws reviewing laws for constitutionality :: applying an old law to modern digital privacy cases to determine its relevance :: deciding if a law violates the first amendment :: striking down a state law for violating the constitution or federal law :: clarifying how a law applies to a new situation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each judicial power:

Interpreting Laws:

• Applying an old law to modern digital privacy cases to determine its relevance: This involves interpreting how an existing law (old law) applies to a new context (digital privacy), so it's about interpreting the law's meaning in a new situation.
• Clarifying how a law applies to a new situation: By definition, interpreting laws means figuring out how legal rules apply to new or specific scenarios, so this fits.

Reviewing Laws for Constitutionality:

• Deciding if a law violates the First Amendment: The First Amendment is part of the Constitution, so checking if a law violates it is reviewing for constitutionality.
• Striking down a state law for violating the Constitution or federal law: Striking down a law because it's unconstitutional is the core of judicial review (reviewing laws for constitutionality).

Answer:

Interpreting Laws:

• applying an old law to modern digital privacy cases to determine its relevance
• clarifying how a law applies to a new situation

Reviewing Laws for Constitutionality:

• deciding if a law violates the First Amendment
• striking down a state law for violating the Constitution or federal law