The landmark case of Marbury v. Madison profoundly influenced the development of American federalism by giving the U.S. Supreme Court ________._

A. the power to interpret the U.S. Constitution authoritatively
B. the role of peacemaker among the branches of government
C. a rank as the strongest of the three government branches
D. the position of advisor to the U.S. Congress

ANSWER: A

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