The Judicial Branch

The power of judicial reviewis the power the Supreme Court has to declare a law, or even an act of a president, unconstitutional. This power gives the judicial branch an important check over the other two branches of government! It was established in a legal case known as Marbury v. Madison. What is the term for the constitutional requirement that protects against unfair actions and laws of the government? 5th amendment due process judicial review unconstitutional What amendment requires the national government to follow due process of law? 1st amendment 5th amendment 14th amendment 16th amendment What amendment requires the state and local government to follow due process of law? 1st amendment 5th amendment 14th amendment 16th amendment Civil Court Cases Plaintiff the person or group that brings the lawsuit to court Civil Case court is asked to settle a disagreement between two parties Defendant the person or group being sued The plaintiff wants to recover damages, also called... Compensation