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How did Marbury v. Madison change the balance of power among government institutions?
A) The decision enabled the Supreme court to enact laws to check the other branches of government if their actions were deemed unconstitutional.
B) The decision strengthened the Supreme Court's ability to restrain the other branches of government.
C) The decision was the first decision of the Supreme Court and, as such, it showed that the judiciary was important as a third branch of government.
D) It was the first decision of the Supreme Court which went against the Constitution and was an example of unchecked power.
E) The decision stopped the power of the Supreme Court from becoming too strong in comparison with the other two branches of government.

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