Question

Marbury v. Madison, an 1803 court case, affirmed which power of the Supreme Court?
A.
power as the only government branch that can veto
B.
power to determine whether a law is constitutional
C.
power as the only federal court in the United States
D.
power to make laws that affect the U.S. government

Answer 1

B. power to determine whether a law is constitutional

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court authority to declare laws unconstitutional.