In the case of Marbury v. Madison, Judge Marshall wrote that any act of Congress that runs counter to the Constitution is “void.” Which power did this decision create?

Question

checks and balances
checks and balances

judicial review
judicial review

separation of powers
separation of powers

rule of law

Answer 1

The decision in Marbury v. Madison created the power of judicial review. This power allows courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative acts and executive actions, effectively enabling them to void any law that is found to be in conflict with the Constitution.