Who was John Adams, Thomas Jefferson - Presidents involved? James Madison – Secretary of State William Marbury Chief Justice John Marshall

What was the At the end of his term, John Adams appointed numerous positions in the government problem? (before he left office). Thomas Jefferson (the next president) did not wan those positions filled by those men, so he told James Madison to stop delivering the papers with the appointments on them. William Marbury was one of the men who did not get his job he was promised. Chief Justice John Marshall and the Supreme Court heard the case when Marbury sued to get his job. When did this 1803, during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency court case occur?

Where did the In the Supreme Court court case occur?

Why was there a Marbury sued to get his job that he was promised. court case?

How did this The Supreme Court has the power to review other branches of government and say case establish whether or not a law is illegal. judicial review? The Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional (this was an act created by Congress).

Name ___KEY______Marbury vs. Madison

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