The central issues ofCourts in Actionexplore the role the judicial system plays in shaping American criminal law and determining the fate of criminal defendants in this country. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions.

What are the arguments for giving appeals courts judicial review, or the ability to overturn laws created by elected bodies such as state legislatures and the U.S. Congress? What are the arguments against judicial review? Generally speaking, are you in favor of the practice of judicial review? Explain your answers.