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    Marbury v. Madison | Background, Summary, & Significance

    • Marbury v. Madison (1803) is a legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court asserted for itself and the lower courts created by Congress the power of judicial review, by means of which legislation, as well as … See more

    Background

    In the weeks before Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration as president in March 1801, the lame … See more

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    The decision

    The chief justice recognized the dilemma that the case posed to the court. If the court issued the writ of mandamus, Jefferson could simply ignore it, because the court had no pow… See more

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