What was the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison in determining the role of the Supreme Court in American government?
a. It established the Supreme Court’s authority over state supreme courts
b. It established the Supreme Court’s authority to interpret colonial era laws
c. It established the Supreme Court’s authority to declare laws unconstitutional
Answer: c. It established the Supreme Court’s authority to declare laws unconstitutional
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