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In which year, the Supreme Court of United States of America asserted the Power of Judicial Review?

In Marbury v Madison in 1803, the US Supreme Court asserted its authority to invalidate legislation inconsistent with the Constitution. This is the canonical judicial-review…

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In which year, the Supreme Court of United States of America asserted the Power of Judicial Review?

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In Marbury v Madison in 1803, the US Supreme Court asserted its authority to invalidate legislation inconsistent with the Constitution. This is the canonical judicial-review landmark.

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