The Judiciary Act of 18 O Two

In its 18 o three, marbury versus madison decision, the supreme court determined it had the power to decide cases about the constitutionality of congressional executive actions. The shorthand label given to this court made authority is judicial review. And this, quite literally, is the foundation for the runaway power exercised by the federal courts to this day. I know it's a little highbrow, but stick with me. We're going to pull back january sixth, at the end of this hour, ok folks.