Question

read the excerpt from marbury v. madison below. if two laws conflict with each other, the court must decide on the operation of each.... the constitution... must govern the case to which they both apply. the excerpt describes the principle of judicial review. the balance of power between branches. the system of checks and balances. the limitations of the supreme courts power.

Explanation:

The excerpt shows the Court's power to decide which law applies when there is a conflict, with the Constitution being the governing factor. This is the essence of judicial review, the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

Answer:

the principle of judicial review.