This excerpt is from the majority opinion in the U. S Supreme Court case of Marbury vs. Madison (1803). It has been paraphrased. The judicial branch has the authority to decide what the law is and how to interpret the law. When two laws conflict with one another, the court must decide how to apply each law.

If a law opposes the constitution the court must decide if the law or the constitution governs the case.

If the courts understand that the constitution is superior to the laws of congress then the constitution, and not the laws, must govern the case.

The constitution confirms that any law opposed to the constitution has no legal force. It is the duty of the courts to uphold the constitution.

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Giving into indirect pressure to change your behavior or thoughts is called?

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.

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