AP Government and Politics Flashcards: The Court In Action

Study The Court In Action in AP Government and Politics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is judicial review?

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ANSWER

The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional. Established in Marbury v. Madison to check legislative and executive power.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on The Court In Action, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Government and Politics.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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In overruling a 40-year precedent due to changed circumstances, what principle is most directly implicated?

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