Judicial review is the power of the judicial branch of a government to decide if acts of the legislative or executive branches violate their constitution. If a court reaches the decision that the action of the other branch violates the constitution, it then declares the action to be null and void. That then means that the law is not to be obeyed or enforced. The judicial review was implemented in order to ensure a check and balance system when dealing with the government and the way the United States Constitution was interpreted. When the court system uses judicial review it helps prevent government officials from using the Constitution to illegally use their position in making the laws. Most Americans recognize judicial review as a power
