In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall
A) asserted the Supreme Court had the authority to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional, confirming the power of judicial review.
B) overturned the repealing of the Judiciary Act of 1801 by Jefferson's Democratic-Republicans in Congress.
C) forced President Jefferson to deliver the commission of Federalist judicial appointee William Marbury, making him a justice of the peace.
D) narrowed the authority of the federal courts, ensuring that the authority of the federal judiciary would be challenged by Jefferson and the Republican Congress.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
What weapon "did most of the killing" on the western front in World War I?
A) the hand grenade B) the airplane C) poison gas D) the machine gun
What was President George H. W. Bush's primary focus during his presidency?
a. health care reform b. reducing taxes c. gay rights d. education e. foreign affairs
German industry was initially hampered by __________
A) political fragmentation B) unions C) lack of tariffs D) low education levels
A relative of Darius of Persia named Bessus __________.
A. helped Darius escape to India B. plotted with Persian nobles and killed Darius C. sent naval support to help Darius fight Alexander's forces D. made a new appeal to Alexander to end the fighting