The Supreme Court's decision in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) was important because it

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The decision in Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, which gave the Supreme Court the power to strike down laws and actions of the government that were determined to be unconstitutional. This decision significantly increased the power and role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and checking the actions of the other branches of government.

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