Judicial review

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Marbury v Madison (1803)

This landmark case established the principle of judicial review, giving courts the power to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional

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Role of courts

The judiciary act as a check on the power of the other branches of government by ensuring that their actions comply with the constitution

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Key principle

Judicial review allows a judiciary to invalidate laws or actions that conflict with the constitution, ensuring that the rule of law is upheld

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