... of Marshall's options was to rule in favor of Marbury, thus helping the cause of the Federalists in the short run. However, this would have angered the Republicans. Marshall realized that the Republicans would be in control for some time, and did not want to be the victim of their fury for years to come (Clinton 285). To solve this dilemma ... belonged to the executive branch, nor the will of the people, which belonged to the legislative branch. It did, however, have the ability to judge the laws passed by legislation and to ensure their constitutional validity. The people, not the gove...

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