What Was the Significance of the Case of Marbury V

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the case of Marbury v. Madison?

• A) It was John Marshall's first case as chief justice.
• B) The Supreme Court asserted the power of judicial review.
• C) The Supreme Court declared that presidential power was greater than congressional power.
• D) The decision gave states important new powers to block a too-powerful federal government.
• E) Marbury's win meant that he became the new chief justice, a post he held for twenty-one years.

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