The Judicial Review Process

Define judicial review

The power allows the court to use their legal interpretation knowledge to establish the intentions of the Founding Fathers

Define Civil rights

Positive acts of government designed to protect persons arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by govt or individuals

Define civil liberties

Those liberties mostly spelt out in the constitution that guarantee the protection of persons expression and property from arbitrary interference from govt

What is an example of a judicial review case determining an election?

In 2000, the court effectively settled the outcome of that year’s presidential election after a disputed vote count in the swing state of Florida (stating that the recount was unconstitutional). This essentially allowed Bush to retain the state and win.

Which judicial review case gave the SC the power of judicial review?

Marbury v Madison 1803 and Fletcher v Peck 1810 (power over states courts)

How many cases does the SC hear each year?

75-85 out of 7000 presented