Question

it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is. those who apply the rule to particular cases, must of necessity expound and interpret that rule. if two laws conflict with each other, the courts must decide on the operation of each. - chief justice john marshall, 1803. which conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt of the supreme courts decision in marbury v. madison? a the jurisdiction granted to the judicial branch is limited to federal and constitutional laws. b this decision established the concept of judicial review and strengthened the role of the judicial branch. c this decision gave congress the authority to charter the national bank, which angered the anti - federalists. d this decision strengthened the elastic clause of the u.s. constitution and expanded the powers of congress.

Explanation:

Marbury v. Madison in 1803 by Chief - Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review. It gave the judicial branch the power to determine the constitutionality of laws, strengthening its role. Option A is incorrect as it misrepresents the scope of judicial power granted. Option C is about a different case - McCulloch v. Maryland related to the National Bank and the Elastic Clause. Option D is also about a different concept.

Answer:

B. This decision established the concept of judicial review and strengthened the role of the Judicial branch.