The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.

Madison (1803) strengthened the constitutional

principle of separation of powers by

(1) defining the Court's role in impeachment

trials

(2) clarifying the president's authority to veto

bills passed by Congress

(3) denying states the right to sue the federal

government

(4) establishing the Court's right to review the

constitutionality of federal laws

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Madelyn Cooley

22 July, 20:10

The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.

Madison (1803) strengthened the constitutional

principle of separation of powers by

(1) defining the Court's role in impeachment

trials

(2) clarifying the president's authority to veto

bills passed by Congress

(3) denying states the right to sue the federal

government

(4) establishing the Court's right to review the

constitutionality of federal laws

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Anastasia Lester · Answer 1

The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthened the constitutional principle of separation of powers by " (4) establishing the Court’s right to review the constitutionality of federal laws," since this meant that the courts could provide a powerful "check" on the legislative branch.