How did the decision in Marbury vs. Madison (1803) strengthen the power of the Supreme Court?
A) It denied state courts the authority to override federal precedent
B) It asserted that the Court could order the president to carry out a law
C) It intervened in a conflict between the other two branches of government
D) It established the Court's right to declare and act of Congress unconstitutional
Ans: B) It asserted that the Court could order the president to carry out a law
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