Thus, the particular phraseology of the constitution of the united states confirms and strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument. which judicial principle does this passage from the marbury v. madison supreme court ruling illustrate? a) laws passed by congress should be replaced if they harm u. s. citizens b) the supreme court has authority over all other state and federal courts c) u. s. courts have a duty to overturn any law that contradicts the constitution d) supreme court justices must show judicial restraint when interpreting the constitution