Understanding Marbury's Legal Rights

The transcript discusses Marberry's legal right to his commission, the process of commission appointment by the president, and the legal implications of withholding the commission. It further explores the use of a writ of mandamus as a legal means to obtain the commission.

What establishes Marbury's legal right to his commission?

• A letter of intent

• A handshake

• A verbal agreement

• The commission being signed by the president

Who has the authority to sign the commission to make the appointment official?

• The president

• The vice president

• The secretary of state

• The chief justice

What action is considered a violation of Marbury's vested legal right?

• Reassigning the commission

• Issuing a new commission

• Cancelling the commission

• Withholding his commission

What is the proper legal means to obtain Marbury's commission?

• Writ of mandamus

• Filing a lawsuit

• Appealing to the president

• Requesting a new commission

What does the writ of mandamus compel?

• A change in the law

• A new election

• A public apology

• An official to perform a duty