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The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v.

Madison (1803) increased the power of the federal

courts by

(1) increasing the number of judges

(2) enabling the president to overturn lower-court

decisions

(3) establishing federal supremacy over state

governments

(4) establishing the principle of judicial review

Verified Answer :

The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) increased the power of the federal courts by "(4) establishing the principle of judicial review," since this allowed the courts to deem certain laws unconstitutional.