WorksheetsMarbury v. Madison 8.18(A), 8.18(B), 8.22(A)
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Nixon
Baker v. Carr
Who was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Madison
James Monroe
John Marshall
John Adams
How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison impact the power of the judicial branch?
It increased the power of the judicial branch by granting them judicial review
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
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
Who was James Madison and why did Marbury bring a case against him?
Secretary of State under Jefferson who was told not to deliver Marbury's commission as a new federal judge
Vice President under Adams and Marbury was mad because he wanted to be Vice President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who announced that Marbury didn't have the right to receive his commission
Who was John Marshall and what did he do?
Secretary of State under Jefferson who was told not to deliver Marbury's commission as a new federal judge
Vice President under Adams and Marbury was mad because he wanted to be Vice President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who announced that the Supreme Court didn't have a right to hear Marbury's case
Who was William Marbury?
the Secretary of State under President Jefferson
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the early 1800s
one of John Adams' "Midnight Judges" that he appointed at the very end of his term
