Marbury v. Madison

The powers of the US Government, and those that are denied to it, are described in the Constitution.

• separation of powers

• limited government

• equality before the law

• majority rule

The government is divided into three branches, each with its own, specified powers.

• right to change

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• majority rule

Each branch of the US government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches.

• checks and balances

• rule of law

• representative democracy

• consent of the governed

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

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• McCullough v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Nixon

• Baker v. Carr

An order issued by a court directing a government official to do or not do something.

• writ of habeas corpus

• writ of certiorari

• writ of mandamus

• writ of attainder

Chief Justice John Marshall, President John Adams, and William Marbury were all members of which political party?

• Democratic-Republican

• Federalist

Who was William Marbury?

• the Secretary of State under President Jefferson

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the early 1800s

• one of John Adams' "Midnight Judges" that he appointed at the very end of his term

The outcome of the case led the Supreme Court to declare that the Judiciary Act was _______ (meaning it violates the Constitution and is therefore not permitted)

• undemocratic

• unconstitutional

• unjust

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for

• 10 years
• 20 years
• life
• 4 years