Question

The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.
Madison (1803) strengthened the constitutional
principle of separation of powers by
(1) defining the Court’s role in impeachment
trials
(2) clarifying the president’s authority to veto
bills passed by Congress
(3) denying states the right to sue the federal
government
(4) establishing the Court’s right to review the
constitutionality of federal laws

Answer 1

The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthened the constitutional principle of separation of powers by "(4) establishing the Court’s right to review the constitutionality of federal laws," since this meant that the courts could provide a powerful "check" on the legislative branch.