Certainly all those who have framed written constitutions contemplate them as forming the fundamental and paramount law of the nation, and consequently, the theory of every such government must be, that an act of the legislature, repugnant to the constitution, is void.

Which judicial principle does this passage from the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling illustrate?

A. A law that violates the Constitution must be overturned.

B. The Constitution should be broadly interpreted by the Supreme Court. C. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases.

D. Laws passed by Congress should be replaced if they harm U. S. citizens.

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Angelica

5 February, 08:47

Certainly all those who have framed written constitutions contemplate them as forming the fundamental and paramount law of the nation, and consequently, the theory of every such government must be, that an act of the legislature, repugnant to the constitution, is void.

Which judicial principle does this passage from the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court ruling illustrate?

A. A law that violates the Constitution must be overturned.

B. The Constitution should be broadly interpreted by the Supreme Court. C. The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases.

D. Laws passed by Congress should be replaced if they harm U. S. citizens.

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Malia Charles · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. A law that violates the Constitution must be overturned.

Any law that contradicts or violates what is said in the constitution has to be repealed and the supreme court has this role as it's paramount role in the entire checks and balances system. This is a part of their judicial review and they have to examine the constitutionality of any law that is introduced and this has happened on numerous occasions.