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Old 02-20-2008, 21:15   #39
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Originally Posted by rubberneck View Post
Just thought I would point out that this is incorrect. The Court decided that it had the sole responsibility to determine Constitutionality of laws in Marbury v Madison. The right to do so was not conferred upon them by the Constitution but taken by Judicial fiat.
Good point. I stand corrected.

Maybe this is better:
The Supreme Court has decided that Constitution says that the Courts decide what is or is not against the Constitution.
(That would make the power of judicial review a shining example of petitio principii)
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