What is the role of judicial review in American government? It provides the executive and legislative branches with another check on the powers of the judicial branch. It allows the federal courts to review proposed legislation and possible executive actions for potential issues. It invalidates the election of any federal or state official who cannot demonstrate acceptable knowledge of the Constitution. It interprets the vague language of the Constitution, which allows the document to survive changes in society.

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Jeramiah Mills

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6 May, 14:14

What is the role of judicial review in American government? It provides the executive and legislative branches with another check on the powers of the judicial branch. It allows the federal courts to review proposed legislation and possible executive actions for potential issues. It invalidates the election of any federal or state official who cannot demonstrate acceptable knowledge of the Constitution. It interprets the vague language of the Constitution, which allows the document to survive changes in society.

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Kurly · Answer 1

Judicial Review refers to the Court's ability to review Executive or Legislative action, AFTER they have been done, to determine whether or not they have been done appropriately.

The world has changed a lot since the passing of the Constitution, so the correct answer is: It interprets the vague language of the Constitution, which allows the document to survive changes in society.