In your own words, provide the following information:
Marbury v. Madison
Background
It established the doctrine of judicial review, the power of federal courts to
declare the actions of Congress and executives unconstitutional.
Facts
Before Jefferson took office as president on March 4, 1801, Adams and
Congress passed his Judiciary Act of 1801. The law created new courts,
added judges, and gave the president more control over judge
appointments. The act was essentially an attempt by Adams and his party
to block his succession, and he used the act to appoint 16 new district
judges and 42 new peace judges. Marbury asked the Supreme Court to
order the new Secretary of State James Madison to release the documents.
Constitutional
Question/Issue
1. Is the plaintiff entitled to a fee?
2. Can they sue their request in court?
3. Does the Supreme Court have the power to order service of
commissions?
Decision
His decision in Marbury v. Marbury led Madison, Chief Justice John
Marshall, to a critical judicial review process that complements the system
of checks and balances created to prevent one branch of the federal
government from becoming too powerful. established principles.
