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Marbury v. Madison (1803) is a landmark decision in the annals of United States constitutional law. It has been lauded as the case that underpins the entire federal judicial system. It was this very case that established the principle of judicial review — the power of federal courts to invalidate acts of other branches of government that are contrary to the Constitution. This monumental authority, born from a turbulent political climate and a complex dispute, has since transformed the United States' legal landscape. The Historical Context of Marbury v. Madison Marbury v. Madison emerged from the contested presidential election of…