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Who filed a lawsuit demanding his commission in the case Marbury v. Madison?

Thomas Jefferson
John Marshall
John Adams
William Marbury (correct)

What was the significant role played by John Marshall in the case Marbury v. Madison?

Shaping the outcome of the case and establishing judicial review (correct)
Filing a lawsuit against Thomas Jefferson
Appointing the midnight judges
Defeating John Adams in the election of 1800

What did Marbury v. Madison determine about the power of the Supreme Court?

To appoint judges before leaving office
To review the constitutionality of acts made by Congress or the President (correct)
To tax the Bank of the United States
To transfer power between political parties

What did McCulloch versus Maryland settle the dispute over?

<p>Whether the state of Maryland could tax the Bank of the United States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did judicial review give the Supreme Court the authority to do?

<p>Declare laws unconstitutional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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William Marbury

The individual who filed a lawsuit in Marbury v. Madison.

John Marshall

The Supreme Court Chief Justice who influenced Marbury v. Madison.

Judicial Review

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

McCulloch v. Maryland

The case that addressed Maryland's ability to tax the U.S. bank.

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Supreme Court Power

The ability to review the constitutionality of laws enacted by Congress or the President.