Why Is Marbury V.Madison (1803)an Important Case

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why is Marbury v.Madison (1803) an important case?

• A)In this case,the justices recognized the authority of Congress to regulate the economy
• Of the United States.
• B)In this case,the justices nationalized the Bill of Rights.
• C)In this case,the justices authorized the Supreme Court to exercise judicial review over
• Laws passed by Congress.
• D)In this case,the justices declared the secession of the Confederate states to be in
• Violation of the Constitution.

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