Marbury vs Madison
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not ordered to deliver the commission to Marbury. Marshall was able to declare a law of Congress unconstitutional, and he did it in a way that required no action on the part of the executive branch. Thus, Jefferson, who opposed judicial review, could not stop Marshall's opinion from having a legal effect. Most importantly, the opinion established the right, the power, and the commitment of the courts to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.
not ordered to deliver the commission to Marbury. Marshall was able to declare a law of Congress unconstitutional, and he did it in a way that required no action on the part of the executive branch. Thus, Jefferson, who opposed judicial review, could not stop Marshall's opinion from having a legal effect. Most importantly, the opinion established the right, the power, and the commitment of the courts to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.