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ERA 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s)
Marbury V. Madison- The Case of the “Missing” Commissions, by John A. Garraty
Guiding Questions
Is Judicial Review legal?
Was John Marshall motivated by his dislike for Jefferson?
Should Jefferson have allowed the “Midnight Judges” to serve?
Chief Justice John Marshall & Associate Justice Joseph Story
Teacher-to-Teacher
The picture of the panel of the Brass Doors to the Supreme Court serve as a reminder of the importance of this case. The Opinion of the Court gives the student more information about the final decision in Marshall’s own words. The Judiciary Act of 1789 was the center of the whole controversy. The letters by Adams and Jefferson reveal a bit about each man’s motives and reactions. Article III of the Constitution lays out the power of the Judiciary Branch.