Several senators ask Kavanaugh questions about his beliefs and opinions on issues like presidential power and abortion laws. What Supreme Court power

allow it to affect acts and laws put forth by other branches of government?

Judicial review

Explanation:

The Supreme Court has a power called "judicial review". What this means is that the Supreme Court can take a law and interpret it. They can decide whether a law violates the Constitution or not. And if it is indeed unconstitutional, they can strike that law down.