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Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution

The Constitution is not clear about the power of the Supreme Court. Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution. The strength and path of the court were found with Chief Justice John Marshall 4 th Chief Justice 1801 – 1835. Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution.

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Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution

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  1. The Constitution is not clear about the power of the Supreme Court Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution

  2. The strength and path of the court were found with Chief Justice John Marshall 4th Chief Justice 1801 – 1835 Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution

  3. During this time, there were three major decisions: Marbury v Madison Gibbons v Ogden McCulloch v Maryland Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution

  4. Marbury v Madison President John Adams, a Federalist, appoints 82 Federalist justices. (Last day in office!!) Marbury v Madison

  5. “Midnight Judges" Threat to incoming President Jefferson (a Democrat-Republican) Marbury v Madison

  6. Jefferson ordered his Secretary of State, James Madison, not to allow William Marbury to take his position. Marbury was particularly unpopular Judicial Review

  7. Marbury appealed directly to the Supreme Court. Judicial Review

  8. John Marshall: FTW. Judiciary Act of 1801 (passed by Congress) infringed on the Court unconstitutionally! Marbury: No “standing” to S.C. Judicial Review

  9. Judicial Review PWNED Marbury

  10. The Court was able to rule a law unconstitutional and thus created the important precedent of judicial review. S.C. gets final say!!! Judicial Review

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