Marbury V. Madison

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The Supreme Court issued its famous Marbury v. Madison ruling in what year?

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1803

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The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that

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the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means

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In the Marbury v. Madison case, judicial review is an example of what principle?

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checks and balances

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review? Options: the power to nominate and appoint new judges, the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts, the power to review presidential actions, the power to declare laws unconstitutional

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the power to declare laws unconstitutional

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Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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The Supreme Court is to make decisions based on what?

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U.S. Constitution

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What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?

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Judicial Review

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Who was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

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John Marshall

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What principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?

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judicial review

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Which branch of government can determine the constitutionality of laws?

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Judicial Branch