Marbury V. Madison
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Date decided | 1803 |
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Ruling court | Supreme Court of the United States |
Majority | Marshall |
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Citations | U. S. |
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ID | 777531 |
About Marbury V. Madison
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U. S. 137, was a U. S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that contravene the U. S. Constitution.