The Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Marbury v.Madison (1803)
A)stated that the states had the power to nullify an act of Congress with the support of the Court.
B)stated that the Supreme Court had the power to nullify an act of Congress,and ordered Secretary of State Madison to deliver Marbury his commission.
C)ordered Secretary of State Madison to deliver Marbury his commission.
D)stated that Congress had no authority to expand the power of the Supreme Court,and that the Supreme Court had the power to nullify an act of Congress.
E)stated that Congress had the authority to expand the power of the Supreme Court.

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The Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, meaning the Court declared it had the power to nullify an act of Congress if it was found to be unconstitutional. This case also ruled that Congress could not expand the power of the Supreme Court beyond what was outlined in the Constitution, specifically regarding the Court's original jurisdiction.

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