I think your first answer is correct.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbury_v._Madison
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established the principle of constitutional review by? I am seconding guessing myself on my answer so can you point me the right direction is it:
claiming that Section 13 of the 1789 Judiciary Act providing that the Supreme Court will issue a writ of mandamus was unconstitutional.
or
lecturing the Jeffersonians on why Marbury was rightfully entitled to his appointment.
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