Theories of Judicial Review
Description: This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the various theories of judicial review. Judicial review is the power of a court to declare a law or government action unconstitutional. There are several different theories of judicial review that explain how courts should exercise this power. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: judicial review constitutional law separation of powers |
Which theory of judicial review holds that courts should defer to the decisions of the other branches of government unless there is a clear violation of the Constitution?
Which theory of judicial review holds that courts should interpret the Constitution according to its original meaning?
Which theory of judicial review holds that courts should interpret the Constitution according to its plain meaning?
Which theory of judicial review holds that courts should interpret the Constitution in a way that promotes the values of liberty and equality?
Which theory of judicial review holds that courts should actively use their power to strike down laws that they believe are unconstitutional?
Which of the following is NOT a theory of judicial review?
Which theory of judicial review is most closely associated with the Supreme Court decisions in Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland?
Which theory of judicial review is most closely associated with the Supreme Court decisions in Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade?
Which theory of judicial review is most closely associated with the Supreme Court decisions in Citizens United v. FEC and Shelby County v. Holder?
Which theory of judicial review is most likely to be supported by conservatives?
Which theory of judicial review is most likely to be supported by liberals?
Which theory of judicial review is most likely to lead to judicial activism?
Which theory of judicial review is most likely to lead to judicial deference?
Which theory of judicial review is most likely to lead to a stable and predictable legal system?
Which theory of judicial review is most likely to lead to a dynamic and evolving legal system?