Marbury v. Madison
2012-09-12 08:30:28 by admin
Marbury v. Madison: Facts of the Case
Marbury v. Madison: The Court’s Ruling
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the fledgling U.S. Supreme Court asserted its authority both to review acts of Congress and to invalidate those acts that conflict with the U.S. Constitution. In a case that depended upon power granted to the Court by Congress over and above what the Constitution provided, the Court emphasized that the Constitution is paramount. At the same time, the Court established itself as the appropriate body to evaluate whether a law either conflicts with or conforms to the Constitution. Marbury v. Madison is thus an important case defining the concept of judicial review that is so important in cases relating to schools and many other aspects of American life.
Jon E. Anderson
See also Marshall, John
Further Readings
- Dewey, D. O. (1970). Marshall v. Jefferson: The political background of Marbury v. Madison. New York: Knopf.
- Haskins, G. L., & Johnson, H. A. (1981). Foundations of power: John Marshall 1801–1851. New York: Macmillan.
- The Supreme Court Historical Society. (n.d.) History of the Court: The Marshall Court (1801–1803). Retrieved February 20, 2007, from https://www.supremecourthistory.org/02_history/subs_history/02_c04.html
Legal Citations
- Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803).
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