Question

in the federalist 78, alexander hamilton states, \a constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law. it therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning.\ which of the following supreme court cases is most relevant to this statement?

a baker v. carr (1962)

b marbury v. madison (1803)

c shaw v. reno (1993)

d mcculloch v. maryland (1819)

Explanation:

Hamilton's statement refers to the judiciary's role in interpreting the Constitution as fundamental law, which is core to the power of judicial review. Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review, the authority to interpret the Constitution and strike down laws conflicting with it. The other cases address different issues: Baker v. Carr focused on redistricting, Shaw v. Reno on racial gerrymandering, and McCulloch v. Maryland on federal power supremacy.

Answer:

B. Marbury v. Madison (1803)