judical review and what it means in a democracy

Introduction There is often a level of tension between judicial review and democracy. Critics of the judicial system believe that the courts too often invade the domain of legislative politics, deciding instead of reviewing. Paradoxically, in some circumstances the constraints which courts represent for legislatures may actually empower politicians. In particular, when representatives have to deal with highly sensitive and divisive issues, such as abortion, gun control, or crime problems, judicial review may prove to …

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