Question

What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
Responses

The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.

The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.

The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.

The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.

Explanation: In Marbury v. Madison (1803), Chief Justice John Marshall established judicial review by declaring part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional, giving the Court authority to strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution.