USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review-the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional. The unanimous opinion was written by Chief Justice John Marshall .

Detailed explanation-2: -Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803) Congress does not have the power to pass laws that override the Constitution, such as by expanding the scope of the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madison, legal case in which, on February 24, 1803, the U.S. Supreme Court first declared an act of Congress unconstitutional, thus establishing the doctrine of judicial review. The court’s opinion, written by Chief Justice John Marshall, is considered one of the foundations of U.S. constitutional law.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lesson Summary. The Midnight Judges Controversy was an event that took place at the end of John Adams’ presidency when he appointed several judges to new court positions just days before incoming President Thomas Jefferson took office.