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ILVMNY

10/22/09 2:23 PM

#111884 RE: Lawrence 147 #111869

I totally agree about treading on contempt. They were walking a fine line.
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mordicai

10/22/09 2:37 PM

#111897 RE: Lawrence 147 #111869

Marbury v. Madison was the first time the Supreme Court declared something "unconstitutional," and established the concept of judicial review in the U.S. (the idea that courts may oversee and nullify the actions of another branch of government). The landmark decision helped define the "checks and balances" of the American form of government. No such power was explicitly granted to the judiciary in the constitution.