Which of the following statements about the case of Marbury v. Madison is NOT true?
A) Marshall found that by right Marbury should have his commission.
B) It established the concept of judicial review by declaring something unconstitutional for the first time.
C) It bolstered the concept of checks and balances by providing an executive branch "check" on judicial power.
D) It found that Congress did not have the power to authorize the Supreme Court to force Madison to give Marbury his commission.

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The case of Marbury v. Madison is significant for establishing the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. It did not provide an executive branch "check" on judicial power; rather, it enhanced the judiciary's role in the system of checks and balances by allowing it to check the other branches of government.

Which of the Following Statements About the Case of Marbury