NAEP Civics Grade 12

Category - Civics

"It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is. . . . A law repugnant to the constitution is void."

Which statement is most consistent with the decision in Marbury v. Madison?

  1. The courts should make laws.
  2. Majorities should be allowed to implement any policies they favor.
  3. American government should be a participatory democracy.
  4. The Constitution limits what government and majorities can do.
Explanation

Answer: D - The Constitution limits what government and majorities can do.

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