What is the historical and political context of the Marbury v. Madison decision?

historical

was a U. S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that violate the Constitution of the United States

political

is important because it established the principle of judicial review within the American political system. Essentially, the Supreme Court, in its ruling, arrogated to itself the right to strike down legislation deemed to be unconstitutional