How did the Supreme Court rule regarding the Judiciary Act of 1789?

Question

Responses
A It was unconstitutional.It was unconstitutional.
B Madison acted correctly.Madison acted correctly.
C The Senate could enforce it.The Senate could enforce it.
D The President could enforce it

Answer 1

The correct response is A: It was unconstitutional.

In the landmark case Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court ruled that a provision of the Judiciary Act of 1789, which extended the Court's original jurisdiction, was unconstitutional. This case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to invalidate laws that contradict the Constitution.