Judicial review primarily refers to the power of courts to:

Correct answer: D. Assess whether laws comply with the constitution

  • A. Resolve disputes between political parties only
  • B. Draft legislation on behalf of the executive
  • C. Conduct elections for the national legislature
  • D. Assess whether laws comply with the constitution

Explanation

Judicial review allows courts to examine legislation or executive action for constitutional compliance. It does not mean that courts normally draft laws or administer elections.

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Comparative government studies how political systems are organised and operate across countries. It covers constitutions, executive and legislative relations, judicial review, federal and unitary structures, parliamentary and presidential systems, elections, political parties and pressure groups, with attention to how institutional arrangements differ from the broader normative questions of political theory.

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