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Primary Sources: Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Decision

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Decision. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Decision. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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What key principle was established in the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision?

the principle of judicial review

the power of executive orders

the protection of the right to bear arms

the right to a trial by jury

Question 2

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Which statements accurately describe the significance of the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case? Select two correct answers.

It reinforced the idea that the judicial branch is the final authority on constitutional interpretation. 

It invalidated the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. government. 

It introduced the concept of judicial activism. 

It empowered the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution. 

It decided the issue of states' rights and their ability to nullify federal laws. 

Question 3

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Drag each choice into the correct box to identify issues addressed and not addressed in the Supreme Court decision.

Marbury's Commission
role of appellate jurisdiction
power of the executive
Senate approval of Supreme Court Justices

Addressed in Supreme Court decision
Not addressed in Supreme Court decision