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Question 4 • U.S. Government

By establishing judicial review, John Marshall

Answer
A
enacted term limits on the presidency.
B
clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
C
limited the number of justices on the Court.
D
placed limitations on state governments.

Explanation

In Marbury v. Madison (1803), Chief Justice John Marshall established judicial review: the Supreme Court can decide whether laws or government actions are constitutional. This clarified the Court’s role as a check on the other branches of government. The correct choice is D, “clarified the role of the Supreme Court.”

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