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The United States Supreme Court decided Marbury v. Madison in 1803. It concluded that the part of the Judiciary Act that conflicted with the Constitution could not give it…

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Which country's Supreme Court established the power to review legislation for constitutionality in the 1803 case Marbury v. Madison?

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The United States Supreme Court decided Marbury v. Madison in 1803. It concluded that the part of the Judiciary Act that conflicted with the Constitution could not give it jurisdiction to issue the requested writ.

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Marbury v. Madison was decided in the United States.

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The United States Supreme Court decided Marbury v. Madison in 1803.

Option C

The judgment was issued by the United States Supreme Court.

Option D

The case did not arise in Ireland.

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