Untitled video quiz

In the final days of his presidency, what action did John Adams take regarding judicial appointments?

• He appointed new Supreme Court justices.

• He nominated Federalist allies to positions as justices of the peace.

• He signed a new bill into law expanding presidential powers.

• He pardoned several political prisoners.

Why were some of the judicial commissions signed by President Adams not delivered before Thomas Jefferson took office?

• President Jefferson ordered them to be destroyed.

• The Senate revoked their approval after Adams left office.

• The acting Secretary of State failed to deliver them on time.

• The appointees declined the positions.

What was William Marbury's response when he did not receive his promised judicial commission?

• He appealed directly to President Jefferson.

• He petitioned the Supreme Court to compel the delivery of his commission.

• He ran for a different political office.

• He organized a public protest against the new administration.

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What significant power was established for the Supreme Court as a result of the Marbury v. Madison case?

• The power to impeach federal officials.

• The power to veto presidential executive orders.

• The power of judicial review, allowing them to declare laws unconstitutional.

• The power to appoint all federal judges.