The principles of checks and balances empowers the judiciary to ____________
A. apply the law B. administer the criminal justice system C. abrogate the law D. invalidate the actions of the other arms
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
By invalidating the actions of other arms of government. the Judiciary is acting as a check on the powers of these organs. This act (of invalidating the actions of the other organs is called Judicial Review) is known as the principle of Checks and balances.
