One of the most important events that helped shape the role of the US Supreme Court in the early days of the republic was the practice of judicial review, whereby the Court could look at laws passed by legislative bodies to determine their constitutionality. The introduction of judicial review into the US is most closely associated with Justice John Marshall in respect to the Marbury vs. Madison case (1803).
a. Explain what judicial review entails. What makes it unique (e.g., the UK does not practice judicial review)? (One-half page response, single spaced)
b. How does the practice of judicial review strengthen the maintenance of separation of powers and checks and balances that are important traits of the US government system? (One-half to one full-page response, single spaced)
c. The judicial review process can lead to the charge that it enables the Courts to write law (which is supposed to be the function of Congress). Explain the rationale of such an argument. How can this work against the separation of powers? (One-half to one full-page response, single spaced)
d. How are Supreme Court justices selected in the USA? Contrast this with the way they are selected in Germany. (One-half to one full-page response, single spaced)Need aProfessionalWriter to Work on this Paper?