Courts Without The Power Of Judicial Review

The most likely consequence of courts being deprived of the power of judicial review would be the failure of a country as a democracy. Judicial review is a process by which the actions of the executive and legislative arms of government are subject to review by the courts of law. The process is aimed at determining the legality of actions taken by the other two arms of government. As a result, the process of judicial review ensures checks and balances are in place, thus maintaining the rule of law under the constitution. As such, through judicial review, the courts ensure the arms of government follow the constitution when making decisions. 

Without the power of judicial review, the executive and legislative arms of government would act without boundaries. Consequently, crucial provisions of the constitution, such as the basic human rights and the supremacy of the people, would be in danger of being disregarded. Such significant provisions of the law form the basis of democracy, and without them, the country falls into tyranny. For example, assume that a particular political party manages to use its large numbers in the house to introduce a bill that prohibits citizens from seeking healthcare, and it passes. As crazy as it sounds, it is within the legislature's mandate to pass such a law. Without the power of judicial review by the courts, the bill would stick and deny people the right to health care. The result would be chaos, widespread deaths from ill health, and, eventually, a collapse of the economy.