Marbury VS. Madison 1803 Flashcards
Explain what happened Supreme Court at the end of Marbury vs. Madison
by his timely assertion of judicial review, the Court began its ascent as an equal branch of government – an equal in power to the Congress and the president. Throughout its long history, when the Court needed to affirm its legitimacy, it has cited Marshall’s opinion in Marbury v. Madison.
Explain the ruling Chief Justice Marshall came to in the Marbury vs. Madison case
As a result of Marshall’s decision Marbury was denied his commission –
To challenge Congress on their ruling and the “writ of mandamus”
which presumably pleased President Jefferson. Jefferson was not pleased with the lecture given him by the Chief Justice, however, nor with Marshall’s affirmation of the Court’s power to review acts of Congress.
