GCEGovernmentArms of Government2022

The power of judicial review enables the judiciary to

Areview the salaries of judges periodically
Bnullify executive and legislative actions that violate the constitutionCORRECT
Cappoint members of the executive arm of government
Dinitiate bills on behalf of the legislature
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine the actions of the executive and legislature and to invalidate any action found to be inconsistent with the constitution. This power makes the judiciary a critical check on the other two arms of government.
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