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The landmark Supreme Court case *Marbury v. Madison* (1803) established the principle of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to?

A Declare war on foreign nations.
B Veto laws passed by Congress.
C Determine the constitutionality of laws.
D Appoint federal judges and ambassadors.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to determine whether laws passed by Congress or actions taken by the President are constitutional. *Marbury v. Madison* established this crucial check on the legislative and executive branches.

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