Marbury v. Madison
1803-02-24Washington, D.C.high importance
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review. The Court ruled that it had the authority to strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution. This landmark case made the Supreme Court an equal partner with Congress and the President in the balance of government power.
Key Takeaways
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Established judicial review
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Made the Supreme Court a co-equal branch
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Set a precedent still used today