Judicial Review and Marbury v Madison

The video explains the significance of Marbury v Madison, a landmark Supreme Court case. In 1800, Federalist John Adams lost the presidency to Anti-Federalist Thomas Jefferson. Before leaving office, Adams appointed several judges to favor Federalist decisions. When Jefferson took office, he refused to finalize some appointments, leading Marbury to sue for his position. The Supreme Court, led by Justice John Marshall, ruled part of the Judiciary Act unconstitutional, establishing the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to invalidate laws conflicting with the Constitution.

What was the political context of the 1800 election?

• Thomas Jefferson lost to John Adams

• John Adams lost to Thomas Jefferson

• Federalists won against Anti-Federalists

• Both candidates were from the same party

Why did John Adams appoint new judges before leaving office?

• To comply with a new law

• To reduce the number of judges

• To support Thomas Jefferson's policies

• To ensure Federalist control over the judiciary

What was Jefferson's response to Adams' judicial appointments?

• He approved all appointments

• He increased the number of judges

• He ignored the appointments

• He refused to honor them

Who was Marbury and what did he do?

• A judge who accepted his appointment

• A politician who supported Jefferson

• A judge who sued the government

• A Federalist who resigned

What did the Supreme Court decide about the Judiciary Act?

• It needed to be rewritten

• It was partially unconstitutional

• It was fully constitutional

• It was irrelevant to the case

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v Madison?

• It increased the power of Congress

• It abolished the Judiciary Act

• It reduced the power of the President

• It established the concept of judicial review

How did President Jefferson react to the Supreme Court's decision?

• He ignored the decision

• He tried to overturn the decision

• He opposed the decision but did nothing

• He supported the decision

What role did Justice John Marshall play in Marbury v Madison?

• He opposed judicial review

• He established judicial review

• He resigned after the case

• He was a judge appointed by Jefferson

Why is Marbury v Madison considered a landmark case?

• It involved a large number of judges

• It established the power of judicial review

• It was the last case of John Adams

• It was the first case heard by the Supreme Court

What did Congress do in response to the Supreme Court's decision?

• They supported the decision

• They tried to pass a new Judiciary Act

• They opposed the decision

• They remained silent on the decision