What was one long-term effect of the U. S. Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison on the power of the legislative and executive branches of the federal government? A. It allowed them to make laws and ordinances for the states and local governments. B. It made it more difficult for them to violate the Constitution. C. It made it easier for them to ignore the checks and balances in the Constitution. D. It prevented them from negotiating treaties with other countries.