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WorksheetsMarbury v Madison
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
The outcome of the case led the Supreme Court to declare that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was _______ (meaning it violates the Constitution and is therefore not permitted)
undemocratic
unconstitutional
unjust
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that
the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means
the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't
the Supreme Court can fire federal judges
Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?
the power to nominate and appoint new judges
the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts
the power to review presidential actions
the power to declare laws unconstitutional
Which branch of government can determine the constitutionality of laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?
the power to nominate and appoint new judges
the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts
the power to review presidential actions
the power to declare laws unconstitutional
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Nixon
Baker v. Carr
How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison impact the power of the judicial branch?
It increased the power of the judicial branch to be equal with the other branches
It made the judicial branch weaker
It did not impact the power of the judicial branch
It made the judicial branch stronger than the other branches
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Supreme Court
the Executive Branch
the Judicial Branch
The Constitution
Marbury v. Madison established an important precedent for American government in the US. What is a precedent?
an opinion
a fact
a promise
a tradition
Marbury v. Madison is significant because it cements the equal status of the Judicial Branch to the Executive Branch and Legislative Branch by allowing it to limit the power of these branches.
In this sense, judicial review is an example of what principle?
individual rights
checks and balances
federalism
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
Q4. To keep Federalist power in the federal government, Adams chose last minute judges to the Supreme Court this was known as?
Pinckney's Treaty
Spoils System
XYZ Affair
Midnight Appointments
Q5. William Marbury never received his _________, which is paperwork assigning someone a job.
tribute
commission
constitution
bill
