Question

What idea about the federal judiciary was established by the Marbury v. Madison ruling?


A.) Supreme Court justices must be approved by the Senate.

B.) Judges on the federal level should serve life terms.


C.) The Supreme Court can declare laws to be unconstitutional.


D.) Federal courts have supremacy over state courts.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: The U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review—the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional. The unanimous opinion was written by Chief Justice John Marshall.