8.2 CFA- Marbury v. Madison

What was the main issue in the Marbury v. Madison case?

• Taxation without representation

• Appointment of judges

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 claim the courts could do?

• Declare wars without approval

• Issue mandates beyond the their Constitutional powers

• Pass new legislation without approval

• Raise taxes on the grounds of need

Who was appointed as a "Midnight Judge" by John Adams?

• William Marbury

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Marshall

What did the Supreme Court decide in the Marbury v. Madison case?

• The law to mandate (force) Madison to deliver the commission was unconstitutional

• The President could appoint judges without approval

• The Supreme Court could not review laws

• The Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutionally correct

What power did the Marbury v. Madison case establish for the Supreme Court?

• Power to declare war

• Power to interpret the U.S. Constitution

• Power to appoint the President

• Power to levy taxes

Which newly elected President did not want the "Midnight Judges" to be appointed?

• John Adams
• James Madison
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

Marbury v. Madison established that the Supreme Court was an equal partner among the branches of government when it came to __________________?

• appointment of officials

• checks and balances
• voting rights

• federalism

Match the following

• Appointed 42 "Midnight Judges"

• Alexander Hamilton

• Leader of the Federalists

• John Adams

• Appointed as a Midnight Judge

• William Marbury

• Failed to deliver the commission

• James Madison

• Leader of the Democratic-Republicans

• Thomas Jefferson

William Marbury asked the Supreme Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus. What is a Writ of Mandamus?

• a court order to force an official to perform a duty

• a document to appeal a court decision

• a type of legal brief

• a request for a new trial