Question

review this quote from the decision in marbury v. madison.
it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.
how does this excerpt summarize the case?
it explains why the
supreme court ruled in
favor of william marbury
in the case of marbury v.
madison.
it explains why the
judicial department ruled
that the judiciary act of
1789 was constitutional.
it explains that the judicial
department has powers
that go beyond the limits
of the constitution.
it explains that the
supreme court should
decide whether a law or
action is constitutional.

Explanation:

The Marbury v. Madison case established judicial review, where the judiciary (Supreme Court) determines the constitutionality of laws/actions. The quote "say what the law is" relates to this power.

• First option: The Court didn’t rule in favor of Marbury (it established judicial review instead), so incorrect.
• Second option: The Judiciary Act of 1789 was ruled unconstitutional in this case, so incorrect.
• Third option: The judicial department’s power is limited by the Constitution (they interpret it, not go beyond), so incorrect.
• Fourth option: The quote reflects the judicial department’s role (via Supreme Court) to decide if laws/actions are constitutional (judicial review), which matches.

Answer:

It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.