Marbury vs. Madison

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Marbury vs. Madison. Judicial Review is established. Adams appoints new judges…. John Adams signs appointments on his last night in office. Thomas Jefferson is to take over as President. What political party do you think the judges Adams appointed belonged to? Why did he do this?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Marbury vs. MadisonMarbury vs. Madison

Judicial Review is established.Judicial Review is established.

Adams appoints new judges…

Adams appoints new judges…

John Adams signs appointments on his last night in office.

Thomas Jefferson is to take over as President.

What political party do you think the judges Adams appointed belonged to? Why did he do this?

John Adams signs appointments on his last night in office.

Thomas Jefferson is to take over as President.

What political party do you think the judges Adams appointed belonged to? Why did he do this?

“midnight judges”- what these new judges were referred to as.

William Marbury was one of these “midnight judges.”

“midnight judges”- what these new judges were referred to as.

William Marbury was one of these “midnight judges.”

When does Madison come into play?

When does Madison come into play?

James Madison, TJs new Secretary of State, was supposed to officially present Marbury with his new position…

But he didn’t!So… Marbury sued and appealed to

the Supreme Court to get Madison to award him the position…

James Madison, TJs new Secretary of State, was supposed to officially present Marbury with his new position…

But he didn’t!So… Marbury sued and appealed to

the Supreme Court to get Madison to award him the position…

The Verdict.The Verdict.

Supreme Court refuses to grant Marbury his position!!

Why?A section of the Judiciary Act of

1789 (which set up the federal court system in the first place) was unconstitutional and void.

Supreme Court refuses to grant Marbury his position!!

Why?A section of the Judiciary Act of

1789 (which set up the federal court system in the first place) was unconstitutional and void.

Lasting Impact…Lasting Impact…

This is the first time the Supreme Court overturns an act of Congress.

Checks & balances in action!Judicial Review- Supreme Court’s

ability to declare a law or act unconstitutional

This is the first time the Supreme Court overturns an act of Congress.

Checks & balances in action!Judicial Review- Supreme Court’s

ability to declare a law or act unconstitutional

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