American Government / Unit 9 Gov 414 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
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The idea
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established judicial review — the first time the Supreme Court ruled an act of Congress unconstitutional.
In practice
Chief Justice Marshall's Court claimed the power by exercising it.
Where people slip
The power's source is a decision, not a clause.
Your place on the trail
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