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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Quiz

Question 4 • Civics and Government

Review this quote from the decision in Marbury v. Madison. It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. How does this excerpt summarize the case?

Answer
A
It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
B
It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.
C
It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
D
It explains why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Marbury in the case of Marbury v. Madison.

Explanation

The quote means that courts must interpret the law and determine whether government actions follow the Constitution. In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established judicial review—the power to decide whether a law is constitutional. The Court did not rule in Marbury’s favor; it found that part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional.

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