Question

(b) part b: why was the principle of judicial review important for the balance of power branches? (a) it allowed the supreme court to interpret the constitution and limit laws if needed. (b) it granted the executive branch the power to decide which laws were valid. (c) it gave congress more control over the judiciary.

Explanation:

Judicial review is a power of the judiciary (Supreme - Court in the US context) to interpret the Constitution and declare laws unconstitutional if they conflict with it. This helps balance powers among the branches by checking the legislative and executive branches. Option B wrongly attributes the power to the executive, and option C is incorrect as it does not give Congress more control over the judiciary.

Answer:

A. It allowed the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and limit laws if needed.