Marbury vs. Madison Case Analysis

The video discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison, which established the principle of judicial review. The case arose when William Marbury sued for his commission as a judge, which was withheld by James Madison under President Jefferson's orders. Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that while Marbury was entitled to his commission, the court could not enforce it, as the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional. This decision asserted the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the Constitution and established its authority as an equal branch of government.

What was the initial issue that led to the Marbury vs. Madison case?

• A debate on taxation

• A conflict over state rights

• A disagreement about federal jobs

• A dispute over land ownership

Who was responsible for withholding the commissions that led to the Marbury vs. Madison case?

• William Marbury

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What legal action did William Marbury seek from the Supreme Court?

• A writ of certiorari

• A writ of habeas corpus

• A writ of prohibition

• A writ of mandamus

What was the key legal principle established by Chief Justice John Marshall in Marbury vs. Madison?

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

Which law did Chief Justice Marshall find unconstitutional in the Marbury vs. Madison case?

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

• The Judiciary Act of 1789

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Missouri Compromise

What was the outcome for William Marbury in the case?

• He received his commission

• He was denied his commission

• He was appointed to a higher position

• He withdrew his case

How did the Marbury vs. Madison decision affect the power of the Supreme Court?

• It abolished the Court's power

• It had no effect on the Court's power

• It expanded the Court's power

• It limited the Court's power

What role did the Constitution play in the Marbury vs. Madison decision?

• It was deemed irrelevant

• It was upheld as the supreme law

• It was partially ignored

• It was rewritten

What was the broader impact of the Marbury vs. Madison ruling on the U.S. government?

• It weakened the executive branch

• It dissolved the federal government

• It strengthened the legislative branch

• It established the judiciary as an equal branch

Which branch of government was directly challenged by the Marbury vs. Madison decision?

• The state governments

• The judicial branch

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch