Marbury v. Madison Review

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States who wrote the opinion in Marbury v. Madison? (last name only)

Who brought the case to the Supreme Court (who was the plaintiff)? (last name only)

What president appointed Marbury to the justice of the peace position?

(last name only)

Who was President when Marbury brought his case to the US Supreme Court? (last name only)

Who was the Secretary of State that failed to have Marbury’s commission delivered on time?

(last name only)

Key concept established in Marbury v. Madison; review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act or executive action.

Marbury sued Madison because Madison failed to deliver Marbury's _______________.

Did the Supreme Court decide that Marbury had a right to the commission?

• Yes

• No

What law did Marbury use in order to go directly to SCOTUS?

Marbury wanted the Supreme Court to issue a ___________________ to force Madison to deliver the commission