Question

question 5 of 10
if, then, the courts are to regard the constitution, and the constitution is superior to any ordinary act of the legislature, the constitution, and not such ordinary act, must govern the case to which they both apply.1
which judicial principle does this passage from the marbury v. madison supreme court ruling illustrate?
a. a u.s. law cannot be enforced if it conflicts with the constitution.
b. the supreme court has authority over all other state and federal courts.
c. judicial activism is the appropriate way to interpret the constitution.
d. supreme court justices must be fair and impartial in their rulings

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that the constitution is superior to ordinary legislative acts, so when there is a conflict, the constitution governs. This means laws conflicting with the constitution cannot be enforced.

Answer:

A. A U.S. law cannot be enforced if it conflicts with the Constitution.