Read this passage from the 1803 Marbury v. Madison case.The [wording] of the constitution of the United States confirms and strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law repugnant to the constitution is void.–Marbury v. Madison, 1803
Answer
A
Laws that are unconstitutional should be ignored.
B
Laws that are constitutional should be debated.
C
Laws that are unconstitutional should be overturned.
D
Laws that are constitutional should be overturned.
Explanation
The passage says a law that conflicts with the Constitution is “void,” meaning it has no legal force and should be struck down. Therefore, the best answer is “Laws that are unconstitutional should be overturned.”
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