The Supreme Court
Key Figures
Facts of the Case
Impact on Society
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This court is the highest court in the United States.

What is the Supreme Court?

100

The Chief Justice during Marbury v. Madison.

Who is John Marshall?

100

What was the main issue in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

Whether or not Marbury had the right to his commission.

100

What is judicial review?

The power of the courts to declare laws and other government actions unconstitutional.

200

The Supreme Court has this many justices.

What is nine?

200

This president appointed William Marbury.

Who is John Adams?

200

What law did Marbury cite to support his claim?

the Judiciary Act of 1789.

200

Why is Marbury v. Madison considered a landmark case?

It established judicial review.

300

This is the year the Supreme Court was established.

What is 1789?
300

This Secretary of State refused to deliver Marbury's commission.

Who is James Madison?

300

In what year was Marbury v. Madison decided?

1803

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How did Marbury v. Madison affect the balance of power among the branches of government?

It strengthened the judicial branch by removing one power, and upholding their power of JUDICIAL REVIEW.

400

This is the length of tenure for a member of the Supreme Court.

What is until death or retirement?

400

This US president was opposed to William Marbury's appointment.

Who is Thomas Jefferson

400

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Marbury's commission?

That Marbury had a right to his commission, but that the Court couldn't grant it.

400

 How has judicial review impacted future Supreme Court decisions?

It allows the court to assess and sometimes overturn laws and other government actions. This allows it protect people's rights giving people a place to bring their concerns directly.

500

This is the main role of the Supreme Court.

What is to interpret the Constitution and review laws?

500

The Secretary of State who was unable to deliver Marbury's commission before Jefferson's inauguration.

Who is John Marshall?

500

What principle did the Supreme Court establish in this case?

Judicial review

500

What long-term effects did the decision in Marbury v. Madison have on American law? (list at least 2 examples)

Some examples include:

- attacked segregation in Brown v. Board of Education

- provided some protections for people being arrested in Miranda v. Arizona and in Gideon v. Wainwright.

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