Marbury v. Madison: What is Judicial Review?

The video explains the concept of judicial review, a power of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws. This power was established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1803. The case arose from the 1800 presidential election when John Adams made last-minute judicial appointments, which were not delivered before Thomas Jefferson took office. William Marbury, one of the appointees, sued for his commission. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, ruled that the Judiciary Act was unconstitutional, establishing the principle of judicial review. This decision reinforced the system of checks and balances in the US government.

What was Chief Justice John Marshall's decision regarding the Judiciary Act?

How did the outcome of Marbury v. Madison establish the principle of judicial review?