1. Marbury v. Madison
1803

2. January 20, 1801
Adams appoints 42 Judges before leaving office (midnight appointments)
Adams appoints John Marshall Chief justice of the Supreme Court
William Marbury was another appointment.
Adams’ the Secretary of State fails to deliver appointment

3. March 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson takes office as President
Soon after Marbury asks Madison (Jefferson’s Secretary of State) for his appointment.
Jefferson refuses to appoint Marbury.

4. Marbury appeals to the Supreme Court
Requests a writ of Mandamus (Orders public officials to carry out his duties)
Marbury argues that he was entitled to his appointment.

5. Circumstances 1800 Thomas Jefferson wins election Adams loses
Before leaving Adams appoints Marshall for Justice.
Marshall fails to deliver the appointment to Marbury

6. Marbury asks Pres. Jefferson for appointment, he refuses.
Marbury asks Supreme Court for a Writ to get his appointment.

7. Decision John Marshall gave the unanimous decision.
Judiciary Act of 1789 was deemed unconstitutional
Marbury was not appointed.

8. Impact The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land.
Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review and can declare a law unconstitutional.

9. The decision of the United States Supreme Court in Marbury v
The decision of the United States Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the power of the
House of Representatives to impeach the president
Congress to override a presidential veto
president to veto congressional legislation
Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws

10. What was the result of many of the Supreme Court decisions made under Chief Justice John Marshall between 1801 and 1835?
The system of slavery was weakened.
The federal government was strengthened.
The rights of workers were supported.
Antitrust laws were upheld.

11. Which headline illustrates the use of judicial review?
“Congress Passes a Civil Rights Bill”
“Conference Committee Meets to Finalize Budget”
“New York State’s Reapportionment Plan Ruled Unconstitutional”
“President Signs SALT Agreement with Russia”

12. REGENTS QUESTIONS
The significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison is that the decision
advanced civil rights for minorities
upheld the constitutionality of a national bank
limited Presidential control of foreign policy
established the power of judicial review