What was the significance of the case of Marbury v. Madison?

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2006-12-17 14:31:58 · 2 answers · asked by g-maniac 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

The above answerer is correct. Marbury v. Madison set the precedent for Judicial Review.

2006-12-17 16:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by imhalf_the_sourgirl_iused_tobe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

If I'm not mistaken, its significance was in Marshall's ruling, which established the Supreme Court as an instrument in interpreting the law.

2006-12-17 14:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Die Fledermaus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋