Notes and Study material for Exams
What is Judicial Review? Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. This power is not explicitly granted to the courts in the United States Constitution, but it has been inferred from the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The Supreme Court … Read more
Constitutional Interpretation The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of the United States of America and the Federal Government of the United States. It provides the framework for the organization of the United States Government. The … Read more
Judicial activism is a term used to describe the practice of judges making law rather than interpreting it. Judicial overreach is a related term that refers to judges ruling on issues that are not properly within the scope of their authority. There is no single definition of judicial activism, but it is generally understood to … Read more