Question

The Supreme Court’s decision in the case Marbury v. Madison is important because?

Answer 1

Marbury v. Madison, arguably the most important case in Supreme Court history, was the first U.S. Supreme Court case to apply the principle of "judicial review" -- the power of federal courts to void acts of Congress in conflict with the Constitution.

Answer 2

Marbury vs. Madison was important because it gave the power of judicial review.