Question

marbury v. madison
judicial review
the case marbury v. madison created judicial review, making it one of the most important supreme court cases in american history.
chief justice john marshall
the decision

• chief justice john marshall and the supreme court said the judiciary act of 1801 was unconstitutional because it went against the constitution.
• the judiciary act of 1801 was president adams effort to maintain federalist control over the federal courts.
• because of the decision, william marbury’s appointment was not approved.

choose the correct answer
judicial review gives the supreme court the power to ______.

• check if laws follow the constitution
• force people to join a military draft
• take over the national government

Explanation:

Judicial review, established by Marbury v. Madison, is the power of the Supreme Court to determine if laws are constitutional (i.e., follow the Constitution). The other options are incorrect: the Supreme Court does not force military draft participation or take over the national government.

Answer:

A. check if laws follow the Constitution