Author Question: What is the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison? A) Marbury deserved ... (Read 45 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

What is the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?

A) Marbury deserved his appointment as a justice of the peace.
B) The Supreme Court did not have constitutional jurisdiction over this case.
C) Congress did not have the power to pass laws.
D) The Supreme Court had the authority to determine the constitutionality of a law.
E) Congress cannot deny a president's nominee for a judicial appointment

Question 2

In his final days in office, how did President John Adams attempt to extend his influence on the federal government after he was gone?

A) He rehired federal judges fired by President Jefferson late in the evening of his first day as president.
B) He appointed members of his Federalist party as new justices to the Supreme Court.
C) He named his son to the Supreme Court.
D) He created a new, life-long cabinet position and named John Marshall to the post.
E) None of these choices