The Supreme Court's Ruling in the Case of Marbury V

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Marbury v.Madison (1803)

• A)stated that the states had the power to nullify an act of Congress with the support of the Court.
• B)stated that the Supreme Court had the power to nullify an act of Congress,and ordered Secretary of State Madison to deliver Marbury his commission.
• C)ordered Secretary of State Madison to deliver Marbury his commission.
• D)stated that Congress had no authority to expand the power of the Supreme Court,and that the Supreme Court had the power to nullify an act of Congress.
• E)stated that Congress had the authority to expand the power of the Supreme Court.

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Rewards

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Punishments

Consequences intended to reduce the likelihood of a behavior occurring again, usually seen as unpleasant or undesirable by the recipient.

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