Judicial Review and Early U.S. Politics

Judicial Review and Early U.S. Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, which established the principle of judicial review in 1803. This principle gave the Supreme Court the power to interpret the Constitution and deem laws unconstitutional, shifting authority from Congress. The video also provides historical context, detailing the political transition from President Adams to Jefferson and the events leading to the case. Marshall's decision not to enforce Marbury's commission, despite having the power, underscored the importance of judicial review, shaping the modern judicial system.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was John Marshall, and why is he significant in U.S. history?

A U.S. President known for the Louisiana Purchase

A Civil War general

The longest-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

A famous inventor of the 19th century

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?

It allowed Congress to override Supreme Court decisions

It led to the impeachment of a Supreme Court justice

It created the concept of judicial review

It established the power of the President to appoint judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the political ideology of Thomas Jefferson during the 1800 election?

Libertarian, promoting individual freedoms

Whig, advocating for industrialization

Democratic-Republican, favoring states' rights

Federalist, supporting a strong national government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the peaceful transfer of power in the 1800 election significant?

It was the first time a President was re-elected

It marked the end of the Revolutionary War

It set a precedent for future peaceful transitions

It led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Adams' strategy with the 'midnight appointments'?

To fill court positions with Federalist judges before leaving office

To delay the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

To appoint his family members to government positions

To create new laws favoring the Federalist Party

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many federal judge positions did Adams attempt to fill at the end of his term?

10

20

34

50

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was William Marbury's reaction to not receiving his commission?

He accepted the decision and retired

He appealed directly to the Supreme Court

He ran for political office

He moved to another country

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