1. which description best shows the supreme court's power of judicial review? a. the power to prevent unconstitutional laws from being passed by congress b. the power to overturn any federal appointment made by the president c. the power to determine the constitutionality of federal, state, and local laws d. the power to demand to hear a district court case before the appellate courts 2. why was marbury v. madison a significant supreme court case? a. it held that the right to vote in the united states could not be denied to citizens based on gender or race. b. it established that the supreme court had the power of judicial review with regard to acts of congress. c. it established the right of all arrested persons to remain silent. d. it held that state-sponsored racial segregation was legal.