Marbury vs. Madison and Judicial Review Quiz

Who currently decides what is constitutional when there is a clash between a law of Congress and the Constitution?

• The Supreme Court

• The States

• The President

• Congress

What is the principle of judicial review?

• The ability of Congress to amend the Constitution

• The ability of states to nullify federal laws

• The ability of federal courts to review laws and actions for constitutionality

• The ability of the President to veto laws

Who were the three famous founding fathers involved in the confrontation over judicial review?

• Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Madison

• George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of appointing the Midnight Judges?

• To ensure the Federalist Party controlled the courts

• To balance the power between the states and federal government

• To create new laws quickly

• To support the Democratic-Republican Party

Why did James Madison refuse to deliver William Marbury's commission?

• He was not aware of the commission

• He lost the document

• He was ordered by Thomas Jefferson

• He disagreed with Marbury's appointment

What did Marbury request from the Supreme Court?

• A new presidential election

• A change in the Judiciary Act

• A RIT of mandamus

• A new law to be passed

What did Chief Justice John Marshall declare about the role of the judicial department?

• It is to interpret and expound the law

• It is to enforce laws

• It is to amend the Constitution

• It is to create laws

How does judicial review support the principle of checks and balances?

• By giving states more power over federal laws

• By enabling Congress to override judicial decisions

• By allowing the President to veto laws

• By ensuring the courts can invalidate unconstitutional acts