Marbury v. Madison (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

Mr. Beat narrates the story of Marbury v. Madison, a landmark Supreme Court case. John Adams appointed William Marbury as Justice of the Peace, but James Madison, under President Jefferson, denied him the position. Marbury petitioned the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, who found Madison's actions illegal but couldn't enforce Marbury's appointment due to the Judiciary Act of 1789 being unconstitutional. This case established judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to review government actions, significantly enhancing judicial power.

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