Which landmark ruling set an important precedent of Judicial Review?

A. Bolling v. Sharpe
B. United States v. Virginia
C. Griswold v. Connecticut
D. Marbury v. Madison


Ans: D. Marbury v. Madison
The answer is D, Marbury v. Madison, now the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States. The case is an interpretation of the Constitution as applying to the law and politics of government. It implies the power of federal courts to consider or overturn any congressional and state legislation or other official governmental action deemed inconsistent with the Constitution, Bill of Rights, or federal law.

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