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What was the cause of Marbury v. Madison about? The court ruling established the precedent of judicial, review how this shaped the role of federal court?

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Marbury v. Madison set in motion precedence of judicial review where the courts have the right to review laws or statues, and if found to have any constitutional violation can be stricken down.
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