American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional?

Ratification.
Judicial review.
Veto.
Signing into law.

The correct answer is: Judicial review.

Judicial review is the correct term for the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional. This is an important check on the legislative and executive branches to ensure that their actions are in accordance with the Constitution. Ratification (A) is the process of formally approving or confirming a decision, such as the approval of a treaty or constitutional amendment. This is not directly related to the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional. Veto (C) is the power of the executive branch to reject a bill passed by the legislative branch. This is not related to the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional. Signing into law (D) is the act of the president officially approving and enacting a bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress. This is not related to the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws or