Marbury v. Madison

what is original jurisdiction

the power to hear a case for the first time

The SC have limited original jurisdiction. Who can they hear first

ambassadors

public ministers

consuls

Cases where the state is a party

What does the judiciary act of 1789 do

granted the Supreme Court the power to issue writs of mandamus under its original jurisdiction

presdiential election of 1800 (who v who)

Adam(federalist) v Jefferson(dem/rep)

John Marshall

secretary of state(fed)

William Marbury

didn't get commission, but was already accepted by executive and senate

Under jefferson who becomes the new secretary of state

James Madison

What does Madison say to Marbury

he cant be judge

who is chief of supreme court and took the case Marbury v Madison

John Marshall

Should Marbury get the job

yes

Is supreme court the right place to go to

yes

can the supreme court help

No

Marshall says congress giving more power is unconstitutional which is called

Judicial review

writ of mandamus

court order telling a government official to do their legal duty

judicial review

The power of the Supreme Court to rule laws or government actions unconstitutional