Judicial Review

Why is Marbury vs. Madison considered an important Supreme Court case?

• It was the longest case in history.

• It was the first case to involve a president.

• It established the principle of judicial review.

• It involved a famous duel.

What was the Judiciary Act of 1801 designed to do?

• Elect a new president.

• Create new district and circuit courts.

• Form a new political party.

• Establish a new capital city.

Who was supposed to deliver the commissions for the Midnight Judges?

• William Marbury

• John Marshall

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Supreme Court decide in Marbury vs. Madison?

• Marbury should be president.

• Marbury should be a judge.

• The court can declare laws unconstitutional.

• The court can make new laws.

What power did the Supreme Court gain from Marbury vs. Madison?

• The power to veto presidential decisions.

• The power to elect judges.

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional.

• The power to write new laws.