Marbury v. Madison Quiz

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

• It was the first time the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional.

• It established the power of the executive branch over the judicial branch.

• It allowed Congress to pass unconstitutional laws.

• It declared the Constitution to be invalid.

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The concept of judicial review is (a)   .

• The power of the Supreme Court to i
• The power of the executive branch t
• The power of the legislative branch
• The power of the judicial branch to

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Why did William Marbury ask the Supreme Court to issue a writ of mandamus?

• To receive his commission as a judge.

• To challenge the power of the Supreme Court.

• To become the Secretary of State.

• To prevent President Jefferson from taking office.

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Why did the Supreme Court refuse to issue the writ of mandamus in Marbury v. Madison?

• Because the Supreme Court did not have the power to issue the writ.

• Because William Marbury did not have a valid commission.

• Because President Jefferson ordered the Supreme Court not to issue the writ.

• Because Congress had passed a law declaring the writ unconstitutional.

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Marbury argued in the case of Marbury v. Madison that (a)   .

• He was entitled to the writ of mand
• The Supreme Court did not have the
• President Jefferson should be impea
• Congress had the power to allow mor

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What happened to William Marbury's commission?

• He never received it.

• President Jefferson sent it after the Supreme Court's decision.

• The Supreme Court issued the writ of mandamus and forced President Jefferson to deliver it.

• Congress passed a law granting Marbury a new commission.

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What can Congress do if the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?

• Change the law, repeal the law and pass a new one, drop the subject, or even amend the Constitution itself.

• Ignore the Supreme Court's decision and continue enforcing the law.

• Impeach the Supreme Court justices who made the decision.

• Appeal the decision to a higher court.

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What is the main outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

• The three branches of government are equal in power.

• The executive branch has more power than the judicial branch.

• The Supreme Court is the highest authority in the country.

• The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

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Which branch of government did Marbury v. Madison help cement as equal with the other two branches?

• The judicial branch

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

• The administrative branch

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What was the 1789 law passed by Congress that was declared unconstitutional in Marbury v. Madison?

• The law allowing certain kinds of cases to start at the Supreme Court

• The law granting William Marbury a commission as a judge

• The law giving President Jefferson the power to refuse to send the commissions

• The law establishing the District of Columbia