USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
John Marshall* Promoted the public good* Maintained a strong sense of duty* Used clear language to discuss complex issues*?Which action should be added to this list?
A
Upheld the doctrine of states’ rights
B
Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices
C
Allowed slavery to extend into western territories
D
Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Marshall is best known for two important contributions to modern U.S. government. First, he established the power and prestige of the judiciary department, so that it could claim equal status with Congress and the Executive in a balanced government of separated powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -With his decision in Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review, an important addition to the system of “checks and balances” created to prevent any one branch of the Federal Government from becoming too powerful.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction. The U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review-the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional.

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