Parties of the Case
This was the plaintiff in Marbury v. Madison
Who is...William Marbury
Marbury did not receive this item, causing him not to receive his job as a federal judge.
What is ... his commission.
The name of the city that Gilleo sued in the related case.
What is ... Ladue
This was the defendant in Marbury v. Madison
Who is... James Madison
The act that conflicted with Article III, making it null and void.
What is ... the Judiciary Act of 1789
The amendment that was used as a basis of the court's decision in the related case.
What is ... the First Amendment.
Madison's position in government at the time of the case
What is Secretary of State
The principle that was established through the decision in this case.
What is ... Judicial Review
The year that Marbury v. Madison occurred in...
What is ... 1803
The President that ordered Madison not to honor Adams' commissions.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
The part of the Constitution most related to the case.
What is ... Article III
The precedent established in Marbury v. Madison added to this system of government
What is ... Checks and Balances
Marbury is referred to as a part of this group of judges who were appointed in the final months of Madison's Presidency.
What are the Midnight Judges
The legal remedy that Marbury asked the court to order against Madison.
What is ... a Writ of Mandamus
The justice who made the written decision of the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison.
Who is... John Marshall