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In History / Middle School | 2014-01-23

Why did the Marbury v. Madison case happen?

Asked by neubalil18

Answer (2)

Marbury vs Madison established the practice of judicial review. I promise you that's all you'll need to know. However, it was over the appointments of the midnight justices last minute during Adams's time

Answered by maeberry | 2024-06-10

Marbury v. Madison was a Supreme Court case in 1803 concerning William Marbury, who sought his commission after being appointed as a judge but was denied by Secretary of State James Madison. The Court ruled that it could not force Madison to deliver the commission, establishing the principle of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. This case set an important precedent for the authority of the Supreme Court in the American legal system.
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Answered by maeberry | 2024-12-20