How did the ruling in Marbury v. Madison affect the balance of power between the state and federal governments?
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Correct answer: It strengthened the federal judiciary and increased the power of the national government
By establishing judicial review, the Supreme Court solidified the authority of the federal judiciary. This eventually allowed the Court to strike down state laws that conflicted with the Constitution, as seen in later cases like McCulloch v. Maryland.
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