Why is the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Marbury v. Madison an important historic event?
A .It established the precedent that federal judges be appointed to life terms.
B. It was the first case heard by the Supreme Court after the ratification of the
Constitution.
C. It established the procedure that the president could appoint judges with the approval
of Congress.
D.
It was the first time the Supreme Court used its power to declare a government act
unconstitutional.