Question

review this quote from the decision in marbury v. madison.
it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.
how does this excerpt summarize the case?
it explains why the supreme court ruled in favor of william marbury in the case of marbury v. madison.
it explains that the supreme court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
it explains why the judicial department ruled that the judiciary act of 1789 was constitutional.
it explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the constitution.

Explanation:

The quote from Marbury v. Madison emphasizes the role of the Judicial Department (the Supreme Court) in interpreting the law. Judicial review is the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws and actions. This case established the principle of judicial review in the United States. The first option is incorrect because the Supreme Court did not rule in favor of Marbury in the way he wanted (they said the part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 he was relying on was unconstitutional). The third option is wrong because the Court ruled part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional. The fourth option is incorrect as the Court was acting within the bounds of interpreting the Constitution (establishing judicial review as a check, not going beyond constitutional limits). The second option aligns with the principle of judicial review - the Court's role in deciding constitutionality.

Answer:

It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.