Multiple choice

In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the SupremeCourt established a precedent for

  1. judicial review

  2. the impeachment process for civil officers

  3. lifetime offices for justices

  4. treaty ratification procedures
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Explanation

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. This decision solidified the role of the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government.

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