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The power of the Supreme Court and high courts to strike down a law as unconstitutional if it violates the constitutional provision is called _______.

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Judicial Review

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Judicial Correction

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Judicial Feedback

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Judicial Creation

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Solution

The correct option is A Judicial Review
Correct option: B; Judicial Review

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