marbury v madison

who were in the election of 1796?

Jefferson verse Adams. Referred to Feds verse Democratic-Republicans

How many votes could electors get?

2

Who won the election?

Adams won. Jefferson was the runner up, so he became vice president.

In the 1800 election, who did Jefferson team up with?

Arron Burr

Who won the 1800 election?

Jefferson and Burr. Jefferson as pres, Burr as vp. However they had tied.

What was the presidential period called when Adams made the Judiciary Act of 1801?

Lame Duck period

What was in the Judiciary Act of 1801?

1. changing the Supreme Court schedule

2. reduce Supreme Court justices from 6 to 5

3. reorganize lower courts creating 16 vacancies which he can now fell “Court Packing”— Life terms

What were midnight judges?

Adam’s last minute attempt to fill up seats.

Why didn’t the midnight judging work out?

They had everything completed but didn’t turn it in by midnight.

marbury’s argument was?

the appointments should be confirmed by senate and not just delivered by midnight. Whit of Mandamus.

What is the Whit of Mandamus?

order from court to an inferior gov. official ordering that the official needs to properly fulfil official duties or correct discretional abuse

Madison’s argument wass

The seats were not officially filled so jefferson can nominate justices to fill in the seats.

1804, what amendment was created

12th amendment

what is the 12th amendment?

the runner up in the election is not vp. Senate