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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ratification and the Bill of Rights

Question 2 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

William Marbury asked the Supreme Court to take action because he wanted

Answer
A
to be chief justice of the Supreme Court.
B
to take over Madison’s position as secretary of state.
C
to make Madison deliver his appointment.

Explanation

William Marbury had been appointed as a justice of the peace, but his official commission was not delivered. He asked the Supreme Court to order Secretary of State James Madison to deliver it. So he wanted Madison to deliver his appointment, not to take Madison’s job or become chief justice.

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