Marbury v. Madison Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case, focusing on its significance and implications.

Marbury v. Madison

A landmark 1803 Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review, allowing courts to determine the constitutionality of laws.

Writ of Mandamus

A court order compelling someone to execute a duty that they are legally obligated to complete.

Judicial Review

The principle that allows the Supreme Court to declare laws and acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Original Jurisdiction

The power of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.

Supremacy Clause

Part of Article VI of the Constitution stating that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, taking precedence over state laws.

William Marbury

Federalist appointed as Justice of the Peace whose commission was not delivered, leading to the Marbury v. Madison case.

James Madison

Jeffersonian-Republican and Secretary of State who refused to deliver Marbury’s commission.

Chief Justice John Marshall

Supreme Court Chief Justice who wrote the opinion for the Marbury v. Madison case, establishing crucial judicial principles.

Political Question

A doctrine that prevents courts from interfering in issues more appropriately dealt with by the executive or legislative branches.

Federalists and Jeffersonian-Republicans

Two opposing political parties during the early years of the United States, with Federalists led by John Adams and Jeffersonian-Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson.