Why was Marbury v. Madison important to the judicial branch of government?
Responses
A. Marbury v. Madison allowed the Supreme Court to use the military to implement laws if the president refused.Marbury v. Madison allowed the Supreme Court to use the military to implement laws if the president refused.
B. Marbury v. Madison changed the size of the Supreme Court, making it an odd number so there would not be a tie during a vote.Marbury v. Madison changed the size of the Supreme Court, making it an odd number so there would not be a tie during a vote.
C. Marbury v. Madison set a method for deciding the validity of treaties with foreign powers.Marbury v. Madison set a method for deciding the validity of treaties with foreign powers.
D. Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to determine if laws are constitutional.