
Landmark Cases Review
Authored by Kiernan Tetreault
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Supreme Court's decision in the Marbury case was that while Marbury did have the right to his commission, the Supreme Court felt that
they had the obligation to enforce the Judiciary Act of 1789
they had the right to decide that he wasn't the right person for the job
they didn't have the right to issue the writ of mandamus to actually rule in his favor
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Did Marbury ever receive his commission (did he get appointed to the judicial job Adams gave him)?
Yes (yay for William!)
No (aw man, poor guy)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that
the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means
the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't
the Supreme Court can fire federal judges
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Marbury v. Madison case is significant because it cements the equal status of the Judicial Branch to the Executive Branch and Legislative
Branch by allowing it to limit the power of these branches. In this sense, judicial review is an example of what principle?
individual rights
checks and balances
federalism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
which court is highest
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Distict Courts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?
the power to nominate and appoint new judges
the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts
the power to review presidential actions
the power to declare laws unconstitutional
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