The Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803)
A. stated that Congress had no authority to expand the power of the Supreme Court, and that the Supreme Court had the power to nullify an act of Congress.
B. stated that the states had the power to nullify an act of Congress with the support of the Court.
C. ordered Secretary of State Madison to deliver Marbury his commission.
D. stated that the Supreme Court had the power to nullify an act of Congress, and ordered Secretary of State Madison to deliver Marbury his commission.
E. stated that Congress had the authority to expand the power of the Supreme Court.
Answer: A
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