: About Me

In 1803, the Supreme Court of the U.S. decided a case that would change the power and shape of the judicial branch forever. The aforementioned case was Marbury v. Madison. In the ruling for Marbury v. Madison, a concept known as judicial review was laid forth. Judicial review is the ability by the judiciary to review laws, laws passed by congress in the case of the U.S., on the basis of their constitutionality. Many critics say that this ruling opened a door for so-called activist judges who want to shape legislation passed by Congress. In other words, a judge that has an agenda who wants ...