Justice and the Judicial Branch · Justice & Ethics

The Power of Judicial Review

An analysis of how the Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of government actions.

Key Questions

  1. 1Should unelected judges have the power to strike down laws passed by elected officials?
  2. 2How should the Constitution be interpreted in a modern context?
  3. 3What makes a court ruling legitimate in the eyes of the public?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.4.9-12C3: D2.Civ.5.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Justice and the Judicial Branch
Period: Justice & Ethics

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