THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
BARBARY PIRATES
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Question
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What was the ruling for the notorious supreme court case, Marbury v. Madison on February 24, 1803?
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It allowed the trespassing of Natives of the United States to go past the Louisiana Territory.
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It created 16 new circuit courts and reduced the number of Supreme Court justices to five.
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It established judicial review.
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It created public schools.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -“A Law repugnant to the Constitution is void.” With these words written by Chief Justice Marshall, the Supreme Court for the first time declared unconstitutional a law passed by Congress and signed by the President.
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: -Marbury v. Madison established the principle of “judicial review” the the supreme court has the power to declare acts of congress unconstitutional. The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of the laws of government or the acts of a government official.
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