Marbury v. Madison

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Who was the President of the United States during the Marbury v. Madison case?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why did Marbury and others not receive their official commissions?

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James Madison refused to deliver them

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What did Marbury and his fellow appointees ask the Supreme Court to issue?

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A writ of mandamus

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Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Marbury v. Madison case?

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John Marshall

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What principle did the Marbury v. Madison case establish?

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Judicial review