It was a reaction from the colonist for Great Britain taxing the colonies so much. It led to more tension because it was a straight forward act against Great Britain, and one that was slightly violet. It was showing Great Britain that the colonist were definitely fed up with how they were being traeted by the mother country.
The role of judicial review in American constitutional government is so that the court systems (judicial branch) can make sure that any law passed by Congress does not interfere with the Constitution.
