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Marshall’s Court — Quiz

Question 3 • Virginia and US History

How did the 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison affect the balance of power in the federal government?

Answer
A
It gave the executive branch a way to check the power of the Supreme Court.
B
It gave the judicial branch a way to check the power of Congress.
C
It made the executive branch stronger than the other branches.
D
It made the judicial branch stronger than the other branches.

Explanation

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established judicial review: the power to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional. This gave the judicial branch a check on Congress and helped preserve the balance of power among the branches. The ruling did not make the judiciary stronger than all the other branches.

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