History
How Judicial Review Shapes Constitutional Interpretation
Quick fact
The U.S. Supreme Court established judicial review in 1803 with Marbury v. Madison, though the Constitution never explicitly grants this power to the courts.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a law that perfectly fits the will of the majority, yet is struck down forever by a handful of unelected judges. How do they get such power, and what does it mean for the constitution?