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The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act
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overruled the Supreme Court.
overruled the Supreme Court.

led to an amendment to the Constitution.
led to an amendment to the Constitution.

was an example of original jurisdiction.
was an example of original jurisdiction.

was ruled unconstitutional.
was ruled unconstitutional.

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was ruled unconstitutional.

In Marbury v. Madison (1803) the Supreme Court held that a portion of the Judiciary Act of 1789 (the section allowing the Court to issue writs of mandamus) exceeded the Court's constitutional original jurisdiction, and therefore was unconstitutional — establishing the principle of judicial review.