Understanding Marbury's Legal Rights

Understanding Marbury's Legal Rights

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Business, Law, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Sophia Harris

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the writ of mandamus compel?

A change in the law

A new election

A public apology

An official to perform a duty