The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) is significant for establishing which fundamental principle of American constitutional law?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall asserted the Supreme Court's authority to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional, thereby establishing the principle of judicial review.
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