Judicial Review: Crash Course Government and Politics #21

Today, Craig Benzine is going to tell you about the Supreme Court's most important case, Marbury v. Madison, and how the court granted itself the power of judicial review. Judicial review is the power to examine and invalidate actions of the legislative and executive branches. It happens at both the state and federal court levels, but today we're going to focus primarily on the court at the top - the Supreme Court of the United States. Now it's important to remember that the court has granted itself these powers and they aren't found within the Constitution, but as with the executive and legislative branches, the courts rely heavily on implied powers to get stuff done.

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[kevinbarretta]

I spent three hours reading through my school text and still had no idea what Judicial Review really was or why we have it. I watched your eight minute video and feel like I now have a much better understanding. The videos are awesome, please keep making more of them!

[gabbypotato]

Who's watching this for online school? I would like online school if we didn't have more work than any other school.

[EugeneKhutoryansky]

This is essentially circular reasoning.  The Supreme Court has the right to make rulings on the constitution because the Supreme Court has passed a ruling stating that it has this right.

[jocelynhernandez]

How am I supposed to do an assignment is if I can’t understand or even keep up with what he’s saying!

[john-emren]

Who’s watching this for online classes for covid-19 or corona virus .... I officially like school and hate online school

[Adelphos]

Miranda V. Arizona made it so that police have to read the Miranda Warning only when they have a person who is in custody and being questioned about the incident. If you are in custody (e.g. being arrested) the police don't have to read the Miranda Warning unless you are also being questioned. Also, if you are in custody but not being arrested at that time (rare) the police must read you the Miranda Warning.

[SomeGuyNamedKeith]

I'm glad they keep making these videos. Its the only way to learn about US politics since how the system seems to work in all the news is very confusing!

[fionaandmatilda]

Craig, you’ve become my new best friend this finals season. Thank you for your heroism.

[jaronsherwood]

As a HIGHSCHOOL student I’ll settle the debate on the quickness of the video.
It is a perfect speed to take notes on!

[emoemi]

You guys should do a crash course on the stock market! I've always been a little confused by how it all works and how it affects me, the citizen.

[missfashionator]

The timing of this series is impeccable! Thank you!

[geniusmp]

How timely! Judicial review was used awesomely just today.

[jacqueline]

"Jesus had two dads and he turned out fine."
-quote from one of he protesters

[sheenisweird]

so the Supreme Court essentially used the "because I said so" tactic

[kokofan]

This video's timing is just too perfect to not be planed.

[AntiComposite]

You got a bit about the Miranda rights wrong. Law enforcement must state the Miranda rights before custodial interrogation, not immediately upon arrest. Getting information from TV cop shows is not usually a good idea.

[RSP]

Great video. Just a hint: avoid wearing striped shirts: they cause aliasing effects on low resolution monitors.

[bigglepickle]

I know it's been a long minute since these came out, but I want to say that these videos are instrumental in helping me through my first law related class. As someone thinking about going to law school, the intimidation of a whole new field with a new set of skills that I have never encountered before is immense, and often makes me feel overwhelmed and out of my league with the vast info I'm told to learn and read. These videos break things down for me in such a way that I feel like I can begin to understand things in my own way, and for that I'm so grateful to Mr. Benzine and everyone at Crash Course. Keep being amazing guys; you're helping people go after their dreams <3

[jla]

Damn do you talk fast 😭 i had to listen to you at x0, 75

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