Which of the following was the important precedent established by Marbury v. Madison of 1803?

Question

A.
It created the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
B.
It established the Supreme Court as the ultimate authority on the U.S. Constitution.
C.
It was the first court case to address the freedom of slaves.
D.
This case established the details of the system of checks and balances.

Answer 1

The important precedent established by Marbury v. Madison of 1803 is:

B. It established the Supreme Court as the ultimate authority on the U.S. Constitution.

This landmark case established the principle of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress and the executive branch unconstitutional.