Which of the following best describes the significance of the Marbury v. Madison (1803) Supreme Court case?
- A. It established the principle of judicial review ✓
- B. It ended slavery in U.S. territories
- C. It granted women the right to vote
- D. It established the doctrine of separate but equal
Correct answer
A. It established the principle of judicial review
Explanation
Marbury v. Madison established judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional — a foundational principle of the U.S. legal system.
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