The primary purpose of judicial review is to ensure laws and executive actions comply with what?

• A. The Constitution
• B. International law
• C. Administrative regulations
• D. Municipal ordinances

Answer: (A)

Judicial review is the power of courts to test laws and government actions against the Constitution, which is the supreme law. The Constitution sets the limits on what government can do and protects fundamental rights, so when a law or executive action goes beyond those limits or infringes rights, it can be struck down. International law, administrative regulations, and local ordinances all must conform to the Constitution, but the governing standard used to judge validity is always the Constitution itself.