Practice Judicial Review (2.3) - The Judiciary

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Question 1.
What is judicial review?
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Think about courts checking laws.
Question 2.
Why is judicial review important?
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What happens if a law is unconstitutional?
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of judicial review?
- To create new laws
- To assess the constitutionality of laws
- To enforce laws
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Think about the role of courts in the legal system.
4Question 4.
True or False: Judicial review can only be conducted by the Supreme Court.
- True
- False
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Consider the levels of judiciary in India.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of judicial review as a check on legislative power. Provide examples of successful instances and potential threats to its independence.
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Look into significant Supreme Court cases for examples.
Question 6.
Propose methods that could strengthen the judicial review process in India, considering current challenges.
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Consider reforms in public administration and judicial efficiency.

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