Lesson 57 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareJudicial Review: Marbury v. Madison
Judicial review is a powerful principle in the U.
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Then & Now
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Judicial review is a powerful principle in the U.S. legal system, established by the landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1803. This case arose when William Marbury petitioned the Supreme Court to compel Secretary of State James Madison to deliver his commission as a justice of the peace. Chief Justice John Marshall's ruling asserted that the Supreme Court had the authority to review acts of Congress and determine their constitutionality, thereby solidifying the Court's role as a co-equal branch of government with the power to check legislative authority.
Key Facts
Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review.
The case was decided in 1803 by Chief Justice John Marshall.
It affirmed the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the Constitution.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did Marbury v. Madison establish?
Why this still matters
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