Question

read the excerpt from the majority opinion in the us supreme court case marbury v. madison by john marshall. thus, the particular wording of the constitution of the united states confirms and strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law in opposition to the constitution is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument. by establishing judicial review, john marshall limited the number of justices on the court. enacted term limits on the presidency. placed limitations on state governments. clarified the role of the supreme court.

Explanation:

The Marbury v. Madison case is a landmark in U.S. law. Judicial review means the Supreme Court can check if laws are constitutional. Before this case, the exact role of the Supreme Court in relation to laws (especially when a law might be against the Constitution) was not as clearly defined. This case clarified that when there's a conflict between a law and the Constitution (like a law being in opposition to the Constitution), the courts (including the Supreme Court) have the power to say the law is void. This solidified the principle that the Constitution is the supreme law, and the Supreme Court plays a crucial role in upholding it by determining the constitutionality of laws. So, it mainly clarified the role of the Supreme Court in the system of checks - and - balances and in relation to the Constitution.

Answer:

clarified the role of the Supreme Court.