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Why was the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison significant?

A. It increased the power of Congress.
B. it established the power of judicial review.
C. It led to the passage of the Judiciary Act.
D. It decreased the power of the Supreme Court.

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The main reason why the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was significant is because "B. it established the power of judicial review," since this allows the Supreme Court to "check" the legislature.
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