Question
Which event of Jefferson's presidency changed the balance of power in American government? (5 points)
a
The Corps of Discovery provided maps of western territories for the first time.
b
The Louisiana Purchase brought new land and people under the control of the United States.
c
The Embargo Act diminished trade in the United States and led to economic hardship for Americans.
d
The Marbury vs. Madison decision allowed the courts to strike down laws which were unconstitutional.
a
The Corps of Discovery provided maps of western territories for the first time.
b
The Louisiana Purchase brought new land and people under the control of the United States.
c
The Embargo Act diminished trade in the United States and led to economic hardship for Americans.
d
The Marbury vs. Madison decision allowed the courts to strike down laws which were unconstitutional.
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The event of Jefferson's presidency that changed the balance of power in American government is:
**d. The Marbury vs. Madison decision allowed the courts to strike down laws which were unconstitutional.**
This landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, which significantly increased the power of the judiciary in the United States, allowing it to check the other branches of government by ruling on the constitutionality of laws and actions.
**d. The Marbury vs. Madison decision allowed the courts to strike down laws which were unconstitutional.**
This landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, which significantly increased the power of the judiciary in the United States, allowing it to check the other branches of government by ruling on the constitutionality of laws and actions.
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