Understanding Judicial Review and Marbury vs. Madison

What does judicial review allow the federal courts to do?

• Amend the Constitution

• Review the constitutionality of laws and actions

• Issue executive orders

• Elect Supreme Court justices

Which act gave President John Adams the authority to appoint midnight judges?

• Marbury Act

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Judiciary Act of 1801

Who was supposed to receive a commission from James Madison but did not?

• John Marshall

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Marbury

• John Adams

Which founding father was involved in the Marbury vs. Madison case as the Secretary of State?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Marbury's commission?

• He was entitled to it but another issue arose

• It was lost and could not be delivered

• He was not entitled to it

• It should be delivered immediately

What did Chief Justice John Marshall declare about the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• It was constitutional

• It needed revision

• Part of it was unconstitutional

• It was flawless

What action did Marbury seek from the Supreme Court?

• A legislative subpoena

• An executive order

• A writ of mandamus

• A judicial pardon

Which essay by Alexander Hamilton was mentioned as influencing the court's decision?

• Federalist No. 10

• Federalist No. 51

• Federalist No. 78

• Federalist No. 1

What principle did the Marbury vs. Madison case establish?

• Legislative oversight

• Judicial review

• Executive privilege

• Federal supremacy

What does the principle of judicial review support in the U.S. government?

• State laws over federal laws

• The power of the executive branch

• Checks and balances among branches

• The unlimited power of the judiciary