Marbury v. Madison is often cited as a critical example of which constitutional concept in action?
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Correct answer: Checks and Balances
The case is a foundational example of checks and balances because it established the judiciary's power to check the actions of the other two branches. By declaring an act of Congress unconstitutional, the Court asserted its role in maintaining the constitutional limits of power.
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