Judicial Review and Marbury v. Madison
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Judicial Review
The power of the Supreme Court to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review.
Midnight Judges
Federal judges appointed by John Adams in the last hours of his presidency.
Writ of Mandamus
A court order compelling someone to execute a duty that they are legally obligated to complete.
Original Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.
Constitutionality
Whether a law or act is in accordance with the Constitution.
Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution, which stands above all other laws.
Checks and Balances
A system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
Judiciary Act of 1789
Legislation that established the federal judiciary and allowed Congress to extend the Supreme Court's powers.
Unanimous Decision
A decision in which all justices agree on the outcome of a case.
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