Chapter 1-2: The Supreme Court and A Different Court

Flashcards covering key ideas from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 notes about the Supreme Court, lifetime appointments, the 1800 election, Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans, midnight appointments, and judicial review (Marbury v. Madison).

According to the notes, is the Supreme Court's power found in the Constitution?

No; the notes state that the Supreme Court's power is not in the Constitution and was granted to the Court.

Which founding figure argued that lifetime judicial appointments make the courts worthy and trustworthy?

Alexander Hamilton.

Who defeated John Adams in the 1800 presidential election?

Thomas Jefferson.

Which political party did Jefferson lead, described as the first fully functioning organized party in the United States?

The Democratic-Republicans (Democratic Republicans).

What is the term for Adams's last-minute judicial appointments before leaving the presidency?

Midnight appointments.

What landmark Supreme Court case established judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison (1803).