When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

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When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

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Abigail Wilcox · Answer 1

Its an example of Checks and Balances.

Maurice Russell · Answer 2

When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of judicial review. Judicial review is defined as the ability of a court to examine and decide if a particular statute, treaty, or administrative regulation contradicts or violates the provisions of existing law, or a State Constitution, or even ultimately the United States Constitution.