Question

what is the importance of the supreme court case marbury v. madison?

a. the case ensured that those accused of crimes are informed of their rights.

b. the case was the first ruling of the supreme court.

c. the case led to the desegregation of schools and all public areas.

d. the case confirmed the power of judicial review for the supreme court.

Explanation:

• Option A: Informing accused of rights is from Miranda v. Arizona, not Marbury v. Madison.
• Option B: Marbury v. Madison was not the first Supreme Court ruling.
• Option C: Desegregation came from Brown v. Board of Education, not this case.
• Option D: Marbury v. Madison established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review, allowing it to declare laws unconstitutional.

Answer:

D. The case confirmed the power of judicial review for the Supreme Court.