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    Question

    Judicial Review function of the Supreme Court means the power to _________________

    A Application of principles of Natural Justice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Review the functioning of judiciary in the country Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Undertake periodic review of the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Examine the constitutional validity of the laws Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The best-known power of the Supreme Court is judicial review, or the ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution, is not found within the text of the Constitution itself. The Court established this doctrine in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803).

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