The Supreme Court

What was the significant change to the Supreme Court made by the Judiciary Act of 1801?

• It increased the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

• It reduced the number of justices on the Supreme Court from six to five.

• It allowed for the appointment of "midnight judges."

• It established the principle of judicial review.

Who became the new Chief Justice of the United States after the 1800 elections?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• William Marbury

• John Marshall

What was the main idea introduced by judicial review according to the text?

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court.

• It brought greater power to the Supreme Court and greater balance among the three branches of government.

• It allowed for lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court.

• It enabled the appointment of "midnight judges."

Which case is mentioned as one of John Marshall's earliest and most important cases?

• Judiciary Act of 1801

• Marbury v. Madison

• Jefferson v. Adams

• Madison v. Marbury

What was the main issue at the heart of Marbury v. Madison?

• Whether Adams' signature alone made the commission valid

• Whether the Supreme Court could force Madison to deliver Marbury's commission

• Whether Marbury was entitled to have his commission delivered

• Whether the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding the power to issue a writ in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

• The Court decided it was within their power to issue a writ

• The Court decided it was unconstitutional for them to issue a writ

• The Court decided that only the President could issue a writ

• The Court did not address the issue of issuing a writ

What precedent was set by the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• The President has the final say in judicial matters

• The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review

• All acts of Congress are automatically constitutional

• The Judiciary Act of 1789 was fully upheld

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

• It weakened the judiciary's role in government

• It gave the executive branch more power over the judiciary

• It strengthened the principle of checks and balances

• It made the legislative branch subordinate to the judiciary