Marbury v. Madison

Definition

Marbury v. Madison is a landmark Supreme Court case from 1803 that established judicial review, giving courts the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

Related terms

Judicial Review: The principle that allows courts to review and possibly invalidate laws if they conflict with the Constitution.

Supreme Court: The highest federal court in the United States, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.

Constitutionality: The quality or state of being in accordance with the U.S. Constitution.