The Constitution reflects the Founders’ respect for fundamental freedoms. Fundamental freedoms are the freedom of speech, due process, freedom of religion, equal protection of the law, and protecting citizens from cruel and unusual punishment. When the founders wrote the Constitution they were ensuring that future generations have something to build on, but at the same time they should have their own ideals but use the Constitution as a guideline.
2. What court case established the process of judicial review with its ruling by the Supreme Court? Explain why this was significant.
The court case that established the process of judicial review with its ruling by the Supreme Court was Marbury v. Madison. This case was significant because it make the judges the official interpreters of the Constitution. It also gives citizens the changes to challenge laws that are written by Congress and approved by the President. If the citizens are not able to get a bill through Congress they are able to present their case in front of the Supreme Court.
3. What methods are available to amend the Constitution?
There are two methods available to amend the Constitution: 1) Two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress, 2) Congress holding a convention. Since the …show more content…
Since the legislative branch can pass a law, the executive is the branch that checks the law by either agreeing or vetoing it. After the executive branch agrees or vetoes the law, the judicial branch apprehends the laws. Executive branch is able to check the judicial branch because they appoint the justices to the court. The legislative branch checks the executive branch by possibly cancelling the