Question

The Supreme Court declares an executive order unconstitutional. This is an example of _____.

A. majority rule

B. judicial review

C. representative democracy

D. rule of law

Answer 1

B. Judicial review

Because a Judicial review is the act of the US Supreme Court reviewing the legality of a legislative act.

Answer 2

The Supreme Court declares an executive order unconstitutional. This is an example of B. judicial review.

Judicial review is one of the rights and powers of the Supreme Court (Judicial branch) to review laws (in the local, state and federal level) and determine if acts of the executive and legislative branches are constitutional or not. This way, the Judicial branch ensures that the other two branches don't abuse from their power.