What Was the Most Important Consequence of the Supreme Court

question 96

Multiple Choice

What was the most important consequence of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?

• A) The Supreme Court set the precedent of judicial review.
• B) Madison was forced to resign as secretary of state.
• C) The Supreme Court became a powerful defender of states' rights.
• D) Jefferson won a lasting victory over the federal courts.

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