Marbury v. Madison Case Concepts

Who was the President who appointed William Marbury as a 'midnight judge'?

(a)  

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Marshall

Who was the Secretary of State who was told not to deliver Marbury's papers?

(a)  

• James Madison
• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Marshall

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

• Judicial review

• Presidential veto

• Legislative approval

• Executive order

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Marbury v. Madison case?

(a)  

• John Marshall
• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What does it mean for a law to be 'unconstitutional'?

(a)  

• It goes against the U.S. Constitution
• It is not approved by Congress

• It is not signed by the President

• It is not enforced by the Supreme Court

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

(a)  

• Delivery of appointment papers
• Presidential election

• Supreme Court appointments

• Constitutional amendment