Marbury v. Madison

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Which branch of government was John Marshall referring to in the Marbury v. Madison decision?

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Judicial Branch

Front

John Marshall stated any law repugnant to the Constitution is "____"

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void

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Who has to obey the decisions of the judicial branch?

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other courts, as well as other government departments

Front

What three branches make-up the federal government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What is the duty of the Judicial Branch?

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to interpret laws

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What is judicial review?

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the power of the Supreme Court to decide what is constitutional or unconstitutional

Front

Which branch has the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?

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Judicial

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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Midnight Judges

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Were justices appointed by Adams before he left office.

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Marbury v. Madison was a court case brought forth by William Marbury demanding that the Supreme Court issue a writ of mandamus.

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True