Question

read the excerpt from marbury v. madison below.
if two laws conflict with each other, the court must decide on the operation of each.... the constitution... must govern the case to which they both apply.
the excerpt describes
the principle of judicial review.
the balance of power between branches.
the system of checks and balances.
the limitations of the supreme courts power.

Explanation:

Judicial review is the power of the courts to determine if a law is in accordance with the Constitution. In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established this principle. The excerpt states that when two laws conflict (one being the Constitution), the Court decides, and the Constitution governs. This aligns with judicial review as the Court assesses laws against the Constitution. The balance of power between branches (like separation of powers) is about how powers are distributed among legislative, executive, and judicial. Checks and balances involve one branch influencing another (e.g., executive vetoing legislation). Limitations of the Supreme Court’s power would be about what it cannot do, which is not indicated here.

Answer:

the principle of judicial review.