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Judicial Branch — Unit test

Question 1 • SA FL-2106010-M/J Civics S1 26-27

Why was Marbury v. Madison an important Supreme Court ruling?

Answer
A
It set the size of the court at nine justices.
B
It organized the judicial branch and established lower courts.
C
It confirmed the court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional.
D
It gave the Senate the authority to reject Supreme Court nominations.

Explanation

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review: the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This made the ruling important because it confirmed the Court’s power to review acts of Congress and reject those that conflict with the Constitution.

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