Question

Which of the following was the important precedent established by Marbury v. Madison of 1803?
A.
This case established the details of the system of checks and balances.
B.
It established the Supreme Court as the ultimate authority on the U.S. Constitution.
C.
It created the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
D.
It was the first court case to address the freedom of slaves.

Answer 1

B. It established the Supreme Court as the ultimate authority on the U.S. Constitution (judicial review).