The History of Judicial Review

BIBLIOGRAPHY INCLUDED AT THE END OF TEXT. In 1803 the question of whether or not un-elected judges should have the power to overturn or limit the enforcements of any law that may conflict with the Federal Constitution arose in the case of Marbury v. Madison. This practice is referred to as judicial review and also applies to state laws that will possibly dispute with Federal laws or their own state constitution. The power of the courts …

…a minor flaw being discovered along with it. Therefore, the debate about judicial review being a significant and just part of the United State's form of government will continue to surface throughout time. Over time, as cases are heard in the Supreme Court, more debates with countless questions will arise, too. Sources Cited: Author Unknown. "Judicial Review." Time 1999: 94-98 Stephenson, Jr. Bresler, Freidrich, Karlesky, Turner. Introduction to American Government. Copyright  2002 North West Publishing, LLC.