Why the Supreme Court Is Relevant | Marbury v. Madison
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was President John Adams' main goal in making last-minute appointments before leaving office?
To create new laws before his term ended
To strengthen the Democratic-Republican Party
To prevent Thomas Jefferson from becoming President
To ensure his Federalist friends were in key positions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Thomas Jefferson instruct James Madison to deliver only some of the commissions?
He was unaware of the commissions
He lost the list of nominees
He only wanted to appoint those he favored
He wanted to save money
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What action did William Marbury take when he did not receive his commission?
He sought help from Congress
He appealed directly to Thomas Jefferson
He petitioned the Supreme Court to deliver the commission
He accepted the decision and moved on
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Judiciary Act of 1789?
It needed to be revised by Congress
It was irrelevant to the case
It was unconstitutional and expanded the Court's power
It was constitutional and should be upheld
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant power did the Supreme Court establish through the Marbury v. Madison case?
The power to impeach the President
The power of judicial review
The power to veto laws
The power to appoint justices
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