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How did Marbury v. Madison help balance the federal government in the United States?

A) It empowered Congress to review cases made by the courts through the "necessary and proper" ruling.

B) It allowed the Supreme Court to check the actions of the other two branches through judicial review.

C) It allowed the president to decide which law to follow if Congress and the Supreme Court had differing opinions.

D) It declared that states could decide whether or not to follow federal laws.

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The correct answer is A
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