Marbury v. Madison

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The Supreme Court issued its famous Marbury v. Madison ruling in what year?

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1803

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Did Marbury ever receive his commission (did he get appointed to the judicial job Adams gave him)?

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No (aw man, poor guy)

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The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that

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the Supreme Court is the final judge to decide if the a law is fair and constitutional

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The President of the United States has the power to appoint judges to the Federal Court.

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True

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The Supreme Court could make Madison deliver the commission to Marbury.

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False

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What did President Adams try to do with positions that were empty in the Federal Government before he left office?

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Appoint federal government jobs with people with his beliefs.

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What is a Writ of Mandamus?

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A Court order that forces an official to do something.

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What is Judicial Review mean?

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The Supreme Court is the final judge of whether a law is Constitutional.