The Supreme Court first declared that the courts have the power to overturn government acts that conflict with the Constitution in which of the following cases?

A. Marbury v. Madison
B. McCullough v. Maryland
C. Gideon v. Wainwright
D. Dred Scott v. Sandford
E. Hamilton v. Burr


Answer: A

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