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Theories of Judicial Review
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Which theory of judicial review holds that courts should defer to the decisions of the other branches of government unless there is a clear violation of the Constitution?
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Judicial deference is a theory of judicial review that holds that courts should defer to the decisions of the other branches of government unless there is a clear violation of the Constitution. This theory is based on the idea that the other branches of government are more accountable to the people than the courts are.