History final exam: 1. Marbury V. Madison Court Case (1803)

William Marbury was promised a government job by President John Adams, but when Thomas Jefferson took office, his Secretary of State James Madison didn’t deliver the official papers

What was the Marbury V. Madison case about?

Marbury sued to get the job, taking the case to the Supreme Court

How did Marbury react to the papers not getting delivered and who did he take his case too?

This is the first case to establish judicial review — the power of the Supreme Court to strike down laws or actions by Congress or the President that go against the Constitution

How is Judicial review involved in the Marbury. V Madison case?

Even though William Marbury didn't get his job, the case gave the Supreme Court lasting power to check the other branches

How did the Marbury v. Madison case end?

Before this case, it wasn't clear who had the final say on constitutional issues

What occurred before the case with the final say in government?

After Marbury V. Madison, the Judicial Branch became equal in power to the Legislative and Executive Branches

What happened after Marbury v. Madison for the Judicial Branch?

This case limited the powers of Congress and the President by checking their actions

What impact did the Marbury v Madison case have on the Legislative and Executive Branches?

Congress

Who is apart of the Legislative branch?

The president

Who is part of the Executive branch?

Supreme Court — the highest court in the US

Who is apart of the Judicial Branch?

Marbury v Madison made the Supreme Court a co-equal branch of government

Why is the Marbury v. Madison case important?

The Supreme Court makes sure laws follow the Constitution and they can strike down laws they find unconstitutional

What is the Supreme Court responsible for?

The Supreme Court has the final word on what the law means and whether a law is constitutional or not.

Does the Supreme Court have the final say now?