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The landmark Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) is significant for establishing which fundamental principle in American constitutional law?

A The power of Congress to declare war
B The principle of judicial review
C The right to a jury trial
D The supremacy of state laws over federal laws

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Marbury v. Madison established judicial review, granting the Supreme Court the authority to declare acts of Congress and the President unconstitutional, thus defining the Court's role in checks and balances.

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